Katherine Ellison
Strategic Alliance Executive | 20+ Years in Pharmaceutical & Companion Diagnostics Partnerships | Advancing Precision Medicine through High-Impact Collaboration & Growth
- Role
- Senior Director of Alliance Management at Illumina
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katherine Ellison
I am a Strategic Alliance leader with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries. During my career, I have built and led high-performing alliance management teams that foster collaboration, accelerate drug and diagnostic development, and deliver measurable results with real patient impact.My background spans precision medicine, companion diagnostics, product management, and alliance governance with experience in a wide range of diagnostic methods. I am skilled at aligning global partnerships, building trust among stakeholders, and ensuring both strategic and operational success across complex, multi-company initiatives.I work closely with executive leadership to shape partnership strategies, navigate challenges, and drive decisions that advance innovation, improve patient outcomes, and support sustainable business growth.
Experience
Senior Director of Alliance Management
Apr 2022 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Education
UC Irvine, Extension
Certificate for Integrated Marketing
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Scripps College
BA
University of Washington
MS
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