Suzanne Kennedy
Chief Cognitive Health Factician and Longevity Research Interpreter
- Role
- Director of Research at Girl-Science
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Suzanne Kennedy
Masterful Scientific Communicator Compassionate Servant Leader Mission-Driven Advancing Proven ScienceAs the CEO of Akexis, I led our mission to develop transformative immunotherapies for cancer cachexia, an overlooked yet critical driver of poor outcomes in cancer care.With 15+ years of experience across biotech, pharma, and healthcare strategy, I specialize in translating breakthrough science into real-world solutions that create value for patients and investors alike. I’m passionate about scientific innovation, bold thinking, and shaping markets through strategic execution. Prior roles include VP of Corporate Development at an early-stage biotech, where I led external innovation and technology scouting, and earlier leadership in partnership development where I closed high-impact deals and expanded market reach. Always open to meaningful conversations with fellow leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs who share a vision for changing the future of medicine.Key Areas:Biotech Company Building | Immuno-oncology | Corporate Strategy | Scientific Innovation | Business Development | Fundraising | External R&D | Strategic PartnershipsKey Skills:Cross-functional team management Developing and implementing strategic initiatives Scouting and evaluating emerging technologies Strong leadership Evaluating technology and market needs Opportunity assessment Competitive intelligence Identifies and manages business risk Optimizing product portfolios Communication across audiencesCore Strengths:Drug Development Scientific Innovation Scientific & Strategic Leadership External R&D Stakeholder Relations Pharma Networking & Partnership Compelling Communicator Across Stakeholder Groups Market Research & Opportunity Assessment Oncology & Immunology Expertise Longevity Cognitive Health Supplements Wellness Clinical Trials
Experience
Director of Research
Jan 2020 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US
Serving as the scientific expert for innovative microbiome-safe anti-acne skincare technology. • Presented strategic partnership opportunities to executives at major companies like Estée Lauder and Guthy-Renker. • Playing a key role in developing strategies for a pre-revenue skincare startup targeting global markets. • Bridging the gap between scientific research and business strategy, facilitating entry into a billion-dollar market.
Education
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
BS, Microbiology
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Ph.D., Microbiology/Immunology
Skills
- Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Qpcr)
- Rna
- Dna
- Qpcr
- Technology Transfer
- Genetics
- Proteomics
- Genomics
- Life Sciences
- Lifesciences
- Cell
- Bioinformatics
- Laboratory
- Pcr
- Virology
- Protein Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Biotechnology
- Protein Purification
- Stem Cells
- Real-Time Pcr
- Molecular Biology
- Assay Development
- Microbiology
- Dna Sequencing
- Metagenomics
- Biochemistry
- Nucleic Acid Extraction
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
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