Elodie Desmaris
About Elodie Desmaris
Elodie Desmaris is a Sales and Business Development Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS, where she focuses on integrating next-generation sequencing and machine learning to improve healthcare solutions. She has a background in genetics and cell biology, with a PhD focused on transcription factors in mouse cortical development.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Elodie Desmaris serves as the Sales and Business Development Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating next-generation sequencing (NGS) and machine learning to enhance global healthcare solutions. Her responsibilities include developing business strategies and managing client relationships to drive growth and innovation within the company.
Previous Experience at NBS Scientific FR
Prior to her current role, Elodie worked as a Technical Sales Associate at NBS Scientific FR from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she utilized her technical expertise to support sales initiatives and foster client engagement. Her experience in this role contributed to her understanding of the sales process in the scientific sector.
PhD Research and Academic Background
Elodie conducted her PhD research at the Institut de Biologie et Médecine Moléculaire from 2014 to 2020. Her research focused on transcription factors Dmrt3 and Dmrt5 in mouse cortical development, utilizing RNA sequencing techniques. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in genetics and molecular biology, as well as skills in managing complex projects and international collaborations.
Educational Qualifications
Elodie earned her Master's degree in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Pathologies from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. This academic background equipped her with essential knowledge and skills in the life sciences, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Management Training and Leadership Development
To further enhance her leadership capabilities, Elodie completed a management training course at HEC, a prestigious business school. This training has contributed to her professional development and equipped her with the skills necessary to lead teams and manage projects effectively in her current role.