Kris Nagorska

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT KRIS NAGORSKA

Scientist by training, strategist by evolution— I bring 15+ years of experience bridging science, business, and leadership. With a PhD in Molecular Biology and a career spanning academia, pharma, and high-growth startups, I specialize in leading complex programs, scaling organizations, and driving transformational change. At Meatable, a pioneer in cultivated meat innovation, I serve on the Executive and Leadership Teams with oversight of Strategic Projects, Change Management, and Regulatory Affairs. I lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that align R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial domains—ensuring strategic coherence, operational agility, and organizational readiness. Known for turning complexity into clarity, I thrive in dynamic environments where vision must translate into structured execution. During critical growth phases, I have also served as interim HR lead, aligning people, culture, and organizational needs with evolving business priorities. My focus is on connecting vision with practical execution and fostering collaboration across teams to enable sustainable progress My leadership is defined by a systems-thinking mindset, cross-disciplinary fluency, and a pragmatic approach to delivering outcomes in fast-evolving contexts. Core strengths: Executive & Strategic Leadership | Strategy Development & Execution | Cross-Functional Alignment | Change Management | Organizational Design | Program & Portfolio Leadership | Business Transformation | Culture & Leadership Development | Regulatory Strategy | Scientific Acumen