Hillary Leonard

What is your role at Enanta?
I’m a Senior Financial Analyst for Research & Development.

Why did you join Enanta?
I wanted to work for a place that is helping people, while also building my experience to further in my career.

How did you get into Finance & Accounting work?
I majored in accounting in college because of the universal application in business. Every enterprise needs accounting, tax and finance support so the world opened up when I graduated college.

What do you think is the most important challenge for the biopharmaceutical industry?
Staying profitable to be able to pay competitive wages to top tier scientists while also making the drugs/products affordable for the patients who need them.

What would be the one word to describe the team at Enanta?
Teamwork

What is the best career advice you got when starting out?
Talk with your teammates who have been in the industry longer than you have and be willing to actively listen. Never shy away from asking questions.

What did you like to do when you were young that you wish you could do more as an adult?
Gymnastics!

What do you do for fun when you’re not at work?
I love running, hiking and the general outdoors. I also enjoy spending time with my cat Pumpkin.