Stacey Hero
About Stacey Hero
Stacey Hero is the Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development, known for her pivotal role at ElevateBio in acquiring key platforms and supporting significant financings.
Title: SVP, Corporate and Business Development
Stacey Hero holds the position of Senior Vice President (SVP) in Corporate and Business Development. Her role involves leading strategic initiatives and partnerships within her organization. Through her leadership, she has significantly contributed to the company’s growth and positioning in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Professional Experience at ElevateBio
Stacey Hero was among the first employees at ElevateBio, a biotechnology company. She played a pivotal role in acquiring enabling platforms and technologies, including Life Edit Therapeutics. Additionally, she supported ElevateBio’s financing efforts, which amounted to over $1 billion. Her work involved executing corporate and partnering strategies and supporting the operational and business development activities for various subsidiaries within the company.
Previous Role at L.E.K. Consulting
Before her tenure at ElevateBio, Stacey Hero spent four years at L.E.K. Consulting. In this role, she worked with biotech and pharmaceutical clients on high-impact projects. Her responsibilities included developing M&A strategies and conducting commercial and pipeline assessments, providing crucial insights to her clients.
Educational Background
Stacey Hero holds a Ph.D. from Yale University, where she focused her research on nanoparticle vaccines and the T cell response. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. Her academic background has provided her with the expertise necessary to thrive in her roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.