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John
Reynders

Possessing over 15 years of professional experience, Dr. John Reynders currently serves as the Vice President of R&D Information at AstraZeneca

Newton, Massachusetts

A veteran executive, Mr. John Reynders currently serves as the Head of R&D Information at AstraZeneca. In his position, John Reynders manages all IT/Informatics capabilities relative to discovery, translational, clinical, and regulatory functions across AstraZeneca’s vast global enterprise.

Previously, John served in several roles at Johnson & Johnson: Head of Neuroscience Biomarkers and Integrative Solutions, co-founder of the Companion Diagnostics Center of Excellence, Head of the Informatics Center of Excellence, and CIO of Pharma R&D, where John maintained direct responsibility for one of Johnson & Johnson’s largest and most complex Information Technology organizations

Before joining Johnson & Johnson in 2007, John Reynders worked for Eli Lilly Company as an Information Officer in the Lilly Research Laboratories. In this capacity, John Reynders effectively managed all IT and Informatics systems throughout the organization, leading to improved operational efficiencies across all divisions. In addition to his work with Eli Lilly & Company, John Reynders has held leading positions with Celera Genomics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Sun Microsystems.

A dedicated professional, Mr. John Reynders retains membership in a diverse array of professional engineering and research-oriented organizations, including the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science), and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). Distinguished among his peers, John Reynders has earned a variety of awards throughout his professional career, including an Office of Naval Research fellowship, a Los Alamos Distinguished Performance Award, and the Ray Grimm Memorial Prize for Computational Physics.

A recipient of multiple degrees, Mr. John Reynders earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). A summa cum laude graduate at RPI, John Reynders continued his scholastic achievement at Princeton University, where he acquired his PhD in Applied and Computational Mathematics. Most recently, John Reynders completed the requirements for his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

When he is not working, John Reynders relaxes by spending time with his family, contributing to charitable endeavors, studying Tae Kwon Do, reading, and playing chess.


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