Lisa Mendoza, PhD
About Lisa Mendoza, PhD
Lisa Mendoza, PhD, is the Head of Partner Success at Dyno Therapeutics and a Pharma & Biotech Consultant at Lisa Mendoza Consulting, with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery R&D.
Current Roles at Dyno Therapeutics
Lisa Mendoza is currently serving as the Head of Partner Success at Dyno Therapeutics in Oakland, California. In her role, she is responsible for managing and enhancing partnerships, ensuring successful collaborations, and meeting both external and internal milestones. Simultaneously, she holds the position of Senior Director Partner Success, emphasizing her extensive responsibilities and leadership within the organization.
Lisa Mendoza Consulting
In addition to her roles at Dyno Therapeutics, Lisa Mendoza is an independent pharma and biotech consultant through her own venture, Lisa Mendoza Consulting. Leveraging her extensive experience, she offers expert guidance and strategic advice to companies within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Her consulting services encompass a broad range of areas, including drug discovery, R&D project management, and partnership structuring.
Professional Experience at Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Lisa Mendoza had a significant tenure at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, where she held various senior roles. She served as the Senior Director of Open Innovation from 2020 to 2021, overseeing alliance portfolios focused on vascular and hemostatic diseases. Previously, she was the Director of External Innovation & Alliances in 2020 and the Associate Director of External Innovation & Alliances from 2013 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. One of her notable achievements at Bayer was being directly involved in the launch and management of Bayer’s first CoLaborator incubator in San Francisco, which welcomed 18 life science tenants who collectively raised over $350M.
Academic Background and Education
Lisa Mendoza has a strong academic background. She earned her Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of California, San Diego. Following this, she completed her postdoctoral training in Immunology at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on cellular and molecular immunology in Nilabh Shastri’s lab. She also holds a B.S. in Biochemistry with Honors from California State University, Los Angeles.
Expertise in Drug Discovery and Development
With over 20 years of experience in drug discovery R&D, Lisa Mendoza has managed complex projects from target validation to clinical proof of concept. She possesses deep knowledge in molecular cellular immunology and drug discovery across multiple therapeutic areas including Immunology, Hematology, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Neurology, and Gynecological Therapy. Her skill set includes biomarker discovery research, contract negotiation, alliance management, and strategic planning. Known for her effective communication and leadership, she has led diverse teams to achieve significant milestones in global pharmaceutical organizations.