Sybil Philip, M.S.

Sybil Philip, M.S., became NICHD’s deputy executive officer in January 2021. In this role, she coordinates the institute’s financial and management functions, including administrative services, information technology (IT), budget, workforce development, and administrative policy. In June 2024, she began serving as the NICHD’s acting chief information officer, overseeing the team responsible for applications development, desktop support, IT asset management, IT security, network operations, and project management, among other duties and leading the Information Resources Management Branch.

Ms. Philip previously served as deputy director of an Administrative Resource Center at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) from 2017 to 2021. Prior to her time at NCI, she was a senior administrative officer at NICHD for 9 years. She also worked in peer review and global health before joining administrative services. Her work experiences include a range of activities related to leading, managing, and supporting administrative and scientific programs that support biomedical research.

Ms. Philip holds master’s degrees in English literature, human resource management, and business administration. She serves on various workgroups and committees, including those focused on digital services, strategic planning, and workforce development.