Vanessa Van Voorhis
About Vanessa Van Voorhis
Vanessa Van Voorhis is the Senior Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Alliances at Sonoma Biotherapeutics, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in biochemistry and molecular biology, holding a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco, and has held various roles in corporate development and technology analysis in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Role at Sonoma BioTherapeutics
Vanessa Van Voorhis serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Alliances at Sonoma BioTherapeutics. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and partnership development in the biotherapeutics sector. Her role involves overseeing corporate development strategies and fostering alliances that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Sonoma BioTherapeutics
Prior to her current role, Vanessa worked at Sonoma BioTherapeutics as the Director of Corporate Development and Program Management from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing corporate development efforts and program management, focusing on advancing the company's therapeutic programs within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Background in Biotech
Vanessa has a diverse background in the biotechnology industry. She worked as a Senior Associate at Third Rock Ventures from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to venture capital efforts in the life sciences. Additionally, she served as a Technology Analyst at the UCSF Office of Innovation, Technology, and Alliances from 2013 to 2014, engaging in technology transfer and innovation initiatives.
Educational Qualifications
Vanessa earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, San Francisco, where she studied from 2008 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, completed from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in corporate development and strategic alliances.