Pfizer Animal Genetics names new Head of Product Development

Genetic researcher Gerard Davis has been named Head of Product Development and Laboratory Operations at Pfizer Animal Genetics.

Dr. Davis will be responsible for research and development of all new products in the Pfizer Animal Genetics portfolio.

''Gerard brings a strong background in genomics research, as well as the foresight to identify and develop the next generations of products our customers demand,'' says Nigel Evans, vice president of Animal Genetics for Pfizer Animal Health.

''His relevant research in beef genomic technologies, as well as the experience gained from co-founding and building a solid and successful genomics company, Genetic Solutions/Catapult Genetics, will be invaluable as we create and develop a market-leading portfolio of DNA marker-based products,' he said.

This follows the company's announcement earlier in the month that Dr Ronnie Green has been named the new senior director of Global Technical Services.

Prior to joining Pfizer Animal Genetics, Gerard Davis served as CEO of Catapult Genetics Pty. Ltd., which resulted from a merger in December 2006 between Genetic Solutions (co-founded in 1998 by Davis and Jay Hetzel) and Catapult Global. In this position he was responsible for research and development of the company's product portfolio, as well as overall business development. 

Previously, Davis was employed by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, a major research establishment focused on livestock genetics research.

Pfizer Animal Genetics is a business unit of Pfizer Animal Health. Pfizer Inc. is the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company.