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Education
The Wharton School (2018 - 2020)
- Degree: Master of Business Administration - MBA
- Field of Study: Healthcare Management
- Description: Director’s List Fellowship recipient Kaiser Family Foundation Prize recipient Kinney Scholarship recipient Kaiser Fellowship recipient
Dartmouth College (2011 - 2015)
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Field of Study: Biology (Molecular Genetics), Psychology
- Description: James O. Freedman Presidential Scholar Cum Laude Honors in Biology Thomas B. Roos Memorial Fund Fellowship
Winston Churchill High School (2007 - 2011)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
Skills:
Interpersonal Communication, Due Diligence, Strategic Consulting, Oncology
Work Experience:
Director, Business Development at Olema Oncology
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Duration: 2023-10 to Present
- Description:
Associate Director, Business Development at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Duration: 2022-07 to 2023-10
- Description:
Senior Manager, Business Development at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Duration: 2020-08 to 2022-06
- Description: - Lead/Support BD deals through all stages of the deal process from search and evaluation through agreement negotiation for all types of transactions (In and out licensing, collaboration agreements, evaluation agreements, MTAs, etc.) with a focus on transaction execution - Responsible for diligencing and prioritizing deals in close collaboration with R&D and commercial, as well as deal valuations and comps analysis
Business Development and Corporate Development Intern at Pyxis Oncology
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Duration: 2020-06 to 2020-08
- Description: - Support licensing and partnering BD deals including leading cross-functional due diligence, building business cases for deals, developing deal financial models, and incorporating business issues into term sheets - Prepared BOD and Series B pitch materials
Business Leadership Development Intern at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Location: Tarrytown, New York
- Duration: 2019-06 to 2019-08
- Description: MBA Summer Associate, Oncology New Products
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No material employment gap; the brief 2019–2020 transition is explained by MBA-related internships and program timing, followed by continuous BD-focused roles in oncology.
Career is concentrated in oncology BD across multiple biotech companies, showing strong industry alignment and domain expertise with increasing deal-execution responsibilities.
Progression from Senior Manager to Associate Director to Director within a clear succession path at compatible firms demonstrates stability and growth, including a multi-year tenure at Alnylam before moving to Olema.
Wharton education aligns well with advanced BD leadership in biopharma, complemented by hands-on deal origination, diligence, and financial modeling experience.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Vice President, Business Development – Oncology96% fit
Direct progression from Director in oncology BD, plus MBA credentials and proven record of end-to-end deal leadership across licensing, partnerships, and collaborations; ready to lead a BD function and strategy at scale.
Head of Business Development – Oncology92% fit
Strategic leadership across pipeline prioritization, cross-functional alignment, and negotiations; strong track record in deal execution makes she a strong candidate to own the BD strategy for a growth-stage or mid-cap biotech.
Senior Director, Corporate Development – Oncology89% fit
Advanced BD leadership with experience managing complex transactions and valuations; suitable for larger teams and broader portfolio oversight in a larger organization.
Director, Strategic Partnerships – Biotech/Pharma82% fit
Strong alignment with alliance management and cross-functional deal execution; good fit for organizations seeking to optimize external collaborations and co-development deals.
Director, Licensing & Partnerships – Oncology78% fit
Specialized licensing/partnerships focus aligns with prior BD experience; suitable for roles emphasizing licensing strategy and deal structuring within oncology.
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