Lissa Nakhwa
About Lissa Nakhwa
Lissa Nakhwa is a Marketing Director at Pierian, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in marketing roles across various companies in the life sciences and biotech sectors, she possesses expertise in both upstream and downstream marketing strategies.
Work at PierianDx
Lissa Nakhwa has served as the Marketing Director at PierianDx since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with the company's objectives in the life sciences sector. Her experience in various marketing roles equips her to lead initiatives that resonate with target audiences.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining PierianDx, Lissa Nakhwa held several marketing positions across various companies. She worked as the Director of Marketing at Genapsys from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was the Senior Global Marketing Program Manager for Human & Reproductive Genetics at Agilent Technologies from 2014 to 2015, and the Global Marketing Program Manager for Channels & Software from 2012 to 2014. Her career also includes roles at Life Technologies and ATTO Technology.
Education and Expertise
Lissa Nakhwa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Menlo College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Executive Communication from Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business, completing her studies in 2023. Her academic background supports her expertise in upstream and downstream marketing strategies, particularly in the life sciences, biotech, and genomics sectors.
Professional Skills and Adaptability
Lissa Nakhwa is known for her ability to lead and support interdisciplinary initiatives. She has demonstrated adaptability and openness to new challenges, particularly in light of a recent reduction in force. Her experience in both start-up and matrixed environments has contributed to her success in achieving favorable outcomes in various marketing roles.
Career Progression
Lissa Nakhwa's career has progressed through various significant roles in marketing. She began as the Manager of Partnering and Channels at ATTO Technology and later transitioned to Tecan, where she served as Market Manager - US and Sr Manager, Integrated Marketing. Her diverse experiences have shaped her comprehensive understanding of marketing in the life sciences and biotech industries.