Philippe Desjardins
Scientific Marketing Professional

Philippe
Desjardins

Olympia, Washington    Philippe@DesjardinsDesigns.com
15+
Years in Life Sciences Marketing
100+
Published Articles
5+
Scientific Product Launches
About

Scientist &
Marketing
Communicator

Scientific marketing professional and content leader with 15+ years of experience in life sciences and biotechnology.
Expert in translating complex scientific concepts into compelling narratives for multi-channel campaigns.
Thought leadership experience with over 100 articles published.
Portfolio

Marketing Collateral

Welcome to Agilent CrossLab Connect — Video
Product Video
Welcome to Agilent CrossLab Connect: The Big Picture is the Better Picture
 Asset Performance Management Information Guide — Agilent Technologies
Product Information Guide
Asset Performance Management: Essential Concepts to Advance Lab Operations
 CrossLab Connect Information Guide — Agilent Technologies
Product Information Guide
Agilent CrossLab Connect: Accelerate Your Lab Performance
 Agilent Pharmaceutical Case Study: Pfizer — Reaching Beyond Expectations
Case Study
Reaching Beyond Expectations: Agilent CrossLab Case Study — Pfizer
 Agilent CrossLab Case Study: UK Environment Agency — The New Data-Driven Laboratory
Case Study
The New Data-Driven Laboratory: Agilent CrossLab Case Study — UK Environment Agency

Samples selected from a multitude of collateral work — more examples available upon request.

Video Production

Asset Performance Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Advancing Lab Operations
Social Media Video
Asset Performance Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Advancing Lab Operations
Authored Work

Publications

Thought Leadership Articles
2025
Managing Complexity in Life Science Research Labs
Lab Manager · October 2025
2024
Defining 'Performance' in Asset Performance Management
Lab Manager · January 2024
2022
Sustainability through Lab Optimization in the Digital Era
Lab Manager · April 2022
2020
Voice of the Machine: AI and the Language of Power
Genetic Engineering News · October 2020
2020
Driving Laboratory Efficiency with Data Intelligence: Expert Opinion
BioSpectrum · December 2020
2017
Microanalyte MDx Goes Mainstream
Genetic Engineering News · March 2017
2017
Biobanking for "All of Us"
Genetic Engineering News · February 2017
Video & Protocol Publications
2010
NanoDrop Microvolume Quantitation of Nucleic Acids
Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) · Video Publication
2009
Microvolume Protein Concentration Determination
Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) · Video Publication
2012
Quantitation of Nucleic Acids and Proteins
Current Protocols in Essential Laboratory Techniques
2011
Microvolume Quantitation of Nucleic Acids
Current Protocols in Molecular Biology
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Papers
1999
Stable restoration of the sarcoglycan complex in dystrophic muscle perfused with histamine and a recombinant adeno-associated viral vector
Nature Medicine
1995
Integration of physical, breakpoint and genetic maps of chromosome 22 — Localization of 587 yeast artificial chromosomes with 238 mapped markers
Human Molecular Genetics
2000
Human skeletal myosin heavy chain genes are tightly linked in the order embryonic-IIa-IId/x-IIb-perinatal-extraocular
Journal of Muscle Research and Cell Motility
2002
Evolutionary implications of three novel members of the human sarcomeric myosin heavy chain gene family
Molecular Biology Evolution

Selected from 100+ published articles, book chapters, and peer-reviewed works. Full publication list available upon request.

Career

Professional Experience

Agilent Technologies
2019 – 2024
Enterprise Marketing Program Lead (Content Strategist)
  • Developed scientific and technical content strategies for disruptive technologies — including Asset Performance Management and CrossLab Connect digital suite — translating complex data intelligence and lab optimization concepts into compelling narratives for life sciences audiences.
  • Created and managed high-quality content across websites, videos, case studies, journal publications, and digital advertisements, ensuring scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business priorities.
  • Partnered with R&D, product management, and sales teams to translate market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights into actionable marketing plans that improved campaign performance metrics.
  • Authored numerous published articles on laboratory efficiency, molecular diagnostics, and data-driven lab technologies in leading industry outlets including Lab Manager and BioSpectrum.
Biotech Companies (Contract Work)
2011 – 2018
Scientific Marketing Advisor
  • Provided expert advisory services on product marketing, communications strategy, and technology positioning for multiple biotech clients focused on molecular biology, genetics, and translational medicine.
  • Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to develop marketing plans identifying actionable trends, gaps, and opportunities across biotech and diagnostics markets.
  • Designed and executed targeted marketing campaigns for early-stage and growth-stage biotech products.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (NanoDrop Technologies)
2003 – 2011
Scientific Marketing Manager
  • Developed and executed comprehensive content and marketing strategies for molecular technologies, driving worldwide adoption of innovative micro-volume analytical instruments across academic, clinical, and industrial markets.
  • Led go-to-market execution for three scientific instrument launches, delivering technical documentation, website content, beta testing materials, and integrated advertising campaigns resulting in successful global adoption.
  • Authored 100+ industry and trade articles on molecular diagnostics and micro-volume quantitation, establishing NanoDrop as the category authority and generating sustained customer engagement across a decade.
  • Managed 85+ trade show exhibits across the US and EU, conducting competitive intelligence and gathering customer insights that directly informed product positioning and messaging.
University of Pennsylvania
1996 – 2001
Graduate Student & Laboratory Manager
  • Managed genomics and molecular biology laboratories; conducted foundational research on human chromosome 22, muscular dystrophy, and mapping of the human myosin gene locus.
  • Developed gene therapy projects using adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors for muscular dystrophy — a modality now at the forefront of modern medicine.
  • Published four peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals including Nature Medicine and Human Molecular Genetics.
Expertise

Core Competencies

Scientific Domains
  • Molecular & Cell Biology
  • Human Genetics & Genomics
  • Translational & Precision Medicine
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Gene Therapy
  • Bioinstrumentation
Marketing Skills
  • Content Strategy
  • Competitive Positioning
  • Messaging Frameworks
  • Product Launch & GTM
  • Demand Generation
  • Sales Enablement
Content Formats
  • Journal Articles & White Papers
  • Case Studies & Websites
  • Video Scripts & Social Media
  • Conference Presentations
  • Technical Documentation
  • Field Training Collateral
Education
University of Pennsylvania
2001

Master of Science, Biotechnology

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Research focus: Gene therapy and human genome mapping.

Nationalities

United States  ·  France (EU)
Dual nationality and passports for both

Get In Touch

Let's Work Together

Open to scientific marketing, content strategy, medical communications, and product marketing roles. Dual US and French (EU) nationality provides unlimited access to opportunities in the United States and Europe.

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Email
Philippe@DesjardinsDesigns.com
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Location
Olympia, Washington
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LinkedIn
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