Joanne Protano
About Joanne Protano
Joanne Protano - Chief Financial Officer
Joanne Protano is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer. She brings over 25 years of extensive experience in senior finance roles that enable organizations to optimize their financial strategies and operations.
Joanne Protano's Role at Rubius Therapeutics
Joanne Protano served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at Rubius Therapeutics. In this role, she led the financial aspects and built the necessary infrastructure for the company’s substantial growth. Under her leadership, Rubius Therapeutics advanced four programs into clinical trials, established a clinical manufacturing facility, raised nearly $800 million in capital, and successfully transitioned from a private to a public company.
Joanne Protano's Experience at Flagship Pioneering
Joanne Protano also held the position of Senior Vice President of Finance, New Ventures at Flagship Pioneering. Here, she contributed to the financial planning and growth strategies for new ventures, leveraging her deep expertise in finance and operations.
Previous Role at Novelos Therapeutics
Before her tenure at Flagship Pioneering, Joanne Protano was the Chief Financial Officer at Novelos Therapeutics, a publicly held biotechnology company. In this role, she managed financial operations and provided strategic financial leadership to support the company’s objectives.
Early Career and Education
Joanne Protano began her career in the assurance practice at Deloitte & Touché LLP's Boston office. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Bryant University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Her comprehensive background in finance has been honed through various senior finance roles, including a decade at Ascential Software.