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Jackie Kunzler

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SVP, Global Head of R&D at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
📍 Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

As SVP and Global Head of R&D at Terumo BCT, Jackie Kunzler leads innovation in blood and cell therapeutic technologies. Her extensive career includes over 20 years at Baxter, where she held leadership roles in R&D, international marketing, and as Chief Quality Officer. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience/Cell Biology and an MBA.

Outside of her extensive professional commitments, Jackie is married with three grown children and two grandchildren. She is also an avid tennis player. During her time at Baxter, she was an executive sponsor for business resource groups dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities and LGBTQ+ professionals.

Interesting fact: She has served as a board member for the Baxter International Foundation and NAMSA, a medical research organization.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
SVP, Global Head of R&D
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
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AI in MedTech
Frequently discusses the growing importance and applications of AI in medical devices at industry summits, highlighting its momentum across all functions from imaging to quality.
Therapeutic Technologies
Leads R&D to unlock the potential of blood and cells, focusing on developing therapies for diseases like sickle cell by isolating and removing "bad actors" from blood.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
SVP, Global Head of R&D
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
4-2014 - 9-2023
SVP, Chief Quality Officer
Baxter International Inc.
6-2013 - 9-2014
Business Model Innovation-Marketing in Emerging Markets
Baxter International Inc.
1-1993 - 4-2014
Head of Life Sciences Research and Development
Baxter International Inc.
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Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies Appoints Jackie Kunzler to Head Research and Development. Featured in PharmiWeb Jobs
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Education
6-2006 - 8-2011
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Illinois Chicago
9-2002 - 8-2004
Master of Science - MS
University of Florida
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