Elise Buffinton

Elise Buffinton is an experienced project management professional currently serving as Associate Director of Project Management at Paratek Pharmaceuticals, a position held since March 2020, following roles as Senior Project Manager and Project Manager in CMC and Supply Operations. Prior experience includes managing pharmaceutical packaging projects at Sharp, part of UDG Healthcare plc, and serving as a Manufacturing Engineer at Rheonix, Inc., where responsibilities included optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. Elise gained early research experience at Bucknell University, focusing on biomedical engineering projects related to mechanical properties of soft tissues and motion control principles. Educational credentials include a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Studies from Lafayette College.