Matthew Therkelsen
About Matthew Therkelsen
Matthew Therkelsen serves as the Associate Director of Base Camp Business Development at ElevateBio. He has a background in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, and virology, with experience in business development and corporate strategy.
Current Role at ElevateBio
Matthew Therkelsen currently serves as the Associate Director of Base Camp Business Development at ElevateBio. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and business development efforts. His role involves overseeing projects that align with ElevateBio's mission to advance cell and gene therapies.
Previous Experience at ElevateBio
Prior to his current role, Matthew Therkelsen worked at ElevateBio as the Senior Manager of Business Development & Corporate Strategy from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, he was responsible for developing and implementing business strategies that supported the company's growth in the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Therkelsen holds a PhD in Structural Biology and Virology from Purdue University, where he was a graduate student from 2014 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Hamilton College. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in business development within the life sciences.
Professional Background
Matthew Therkelsen has a diverse professional background in the life sciences industry. He worked as a Research Technician at Harvard Medical School from 2013 to 2014, gaining valuable laboratory experience. Additionally, he served as an Associate/Senior Associate at RA Capital Management, L.P. from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on investment strategies in the biotech sector. He also held a position as a Board Observer at Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd in 2021.