Jessica Miles
About Jessica Miles
Jessica Miles serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Investments at Holtzbrinck Publishing Group and has a diverse background in technology and publishing, including roles at Cell Press and Elsevier. She holds a PhD in Microbiology from Yale University and focuses on driving innovation and strategic planning in the tech and science sectors.
Work at Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings
Jessica Miles serves as Vice President of Strategy and Investments at Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she leads strategic planning and corporate development specifically for the tech and science vertical of the family-owned holding company. Her responsibilities include advising C-level executives on technology governance and commercial aspects to foster innovation.
Previous Roles at Cell Press
Jessica Miles has extensive experience at Cell Press, where she worked in various capacities. She began as Trends Publisher in 2019 and transitioned to Senior Publisher for Trends and Society from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Interim Editor for Trends in Microbiology for eight months during 2019-2020 and held the position of Scientific Product Manager from 2017 to 2019. Her tenure at Cell Press contributed to her expertise in publishing and scientific communication.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Miles studied at Vanderbilt University, earning a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Communication of Science and Technology and Biological Sciences. She furthered her education at Yale University, where she obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in both scientific knowledge and communication, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Background in Technology and Science
Jessica Miles has a diverse career background that spans various roles in technology and science. She worked as a Technology Specialist at Dilworth IP and as a Patent Technical Advisor at Cooley LLP. Additionally, she was involved in technology commercialization at the Yale Office of Cooperative Research. Her experience includes negotiating complex partnerships and leading business turnarounds that resulted in record revenues.
Current Involvement with Outthinker Networks
Since 2023, Jessica Miles has been a member of the Outthinker Intrapreneurs Network at Outthinker Networks. This role allows her to engage with a community focused on innovation and strategic thinking within organizations. Her involvement reflects her commitment to fostering connection and community to drive discovery and inspire innovation in the science sector.