Melissa Patterson
New Business Development & Strategic Alliance Management // delivering innovation against customer needs
- Role
- VP, Business Development & Alliance Management at Novel Bio
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Patterson
I have an approachable tenacity and commitment to exceeding expectations, empowering people, and optimizing processes for tighter collaboration. I began my career as a protein scientist and have since activated my passion for emerging biologics technology and helping pharmaceutical companies with drug discovery, development, & manufacturing solutions based on customer feedback.Over the years, my experience expanded into alliance management, business development, and executive partnership based on internal needs, my curiosity, and being rewarded for great work. I not only care deeply about the company, the products, the team, and especially the clients - but I give our collective success my everything. I’m most energized when I’m presenting or supporting a complex or sensitive customer challenge by being in the thick of it. Even in ambiguity, I can see all the moving pieces and layers, and then I strategically solve a problem to hit a target. I also love being a sounding board and troubleshooting tricky situations. I’ve been recognized for considering all sides and thoughtfully sharing a mind-expanding point-of-view. I move the needle by building solid internal and external bonds and lifting others. I ensure each stakeholder and team member feels seen. My style is compassionate, direct, and infused with authentic positivity. I’ve been told I inspire a transparent, highly accountable environment grounded in excellence. I believe in building strategies outside of silos, so everyone is invested in and connected to the vision. Only together can we accomplish more growth, productivity, and overall engagement. Open to new connections and collaborations.
Experience
VP, Business Development & Alliance Management
May 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Education
Oglethorpe University
B.S., Biology, Mathematics
2000 — 2004
Oglethorpe University
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Emory University
PhD, Chemistry, Biomolecular Division
2004 — 2010
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