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Michael Ellis

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Head of Research & Development at The Jackson Laboratory
📍 United States

Michael Ellis is an executive with over 15 years of experience leading product development and R&D in the software, life sciences, and medical device sectors. As the Head of R&D at The Jackson Laboratory, he has a history of building high-performance teams.

He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Virginia and a BS from Bucknell University. His professional interests include W. L. Gore & Associates, indicating a focus on innovative materials and technology companies.

Unique fact: Michael has successfully launched more than 50 products, ranging from software and complex instruments to implantable electronics.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Head of Research & Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable
Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Life Sciences R&D
Leads all product and process development at The Jackson Laboratory, covering domains from software engineering and machine learning to pharmacology and molecular biology.
Commercializing Innovation
Holds a proven track record of bringing products from concept to manufacturing and scaling high-growth, high-margin businesses from the ground up.
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Career

Work history

2023
Head of Research & Development
The Jackson Laboratory
2022 - 2023
Director, Portfolio and New Ventures
The Jackson Laboratory
2019 - 2022
Associate Director, Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Analytics
The Jackson Laboratory
2017 - 2019
Senior Manager, Analytics and Product Management
The Jackson Laboratory
2016 - 2017
Senior Product Manager
The Jackson Laboratory
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Education
Ph.D.
University of Virginia
BS
Bucknell University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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