Experience

Wyss Institute at Harvard University

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Director of IP

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  • Support Wyss scientists, entrepreneurs, and business teams in evaluating early-stage discoveries in Immunology, drug delivery, synthetic biology, and nanotechnologies for patent and commercial potential • Assess competition and opportunities to advance a translational pipeline of emerging technologies • Build and manage a strategic patent portfolio that align with program objectives • Help refine product development strategies and commercialization plans • Facilitate collaboration among research teams working on a common product theme and encourage cross functional discussions in developing product characteristics • Assist budding entrepreneurs/ fledgling startups in refining business plans and decks for investment opportunities, identifying non-dilutive funding sources, and building a strategic IP portfolio Show less



EpiDestiny Inc.

• Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Director, Innovation and Strategy

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018



G2B Pharma Inc

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Technology/IP Consultant

  • Jul 2011 - Apr 2018

  I work with top management to evaluate patent rights, conduct IP landscape studies to identify third party patents, draft and file patent applications and develop the patent portfolio. I work with top management to evaluate patent rights, conduct IP landscape studies to identify third party patents, draft and file patent applications and develop the patent portfolio.



Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP

• Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Patent Agent

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2018



ADventura Capital

• Barcelona Area, Spain

• Technology & Patent Consultant

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2014



2020 Bioventures, Inc.

• Menlo Park, CA

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2014

  I perform market analyses, gather competitive intelligence, identify and write applications for translational grants to advance research projects and orphan drug applications(ii) identify, initiate and lead meetings with key opinion leaders (KOLs), FDA regulators and collaborators (iii) devise IP strategy, develop patent portfolio; draft & file US patent applications I perform market analyses, gather competitive intelligence, identify and write applications for translational grants to advance research projects and orphan drug applications(ii) identify, initiate and lead meetings with key opinion leaders (KOLs), FDA regulators and collaborators (iii) devise IP strategy, develop patent portfolio; draft & file US patent applications



A-cube

• Biotechnology Research

• Technology Consultant

  • Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

  I maintain the patent docket, work with top management in devising IP & Grants strategy in line with business goals, assist the scientific team to evaluate patent rights, conduct due diligence, develop patent portfolio in better antibody design and therapeutic uses, draft and file patent applications I maintain the patent docket, work with top management in devising IP & Grants strategy in line with business goals, assist the scientific team to evaluate patent rights, conduct due diligence, develop patent portfolio in better antibody design and therapeutic uses, draft and file patent applications



Start-up Leadership Program (SLP)

• Program Fellow

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  The Startup Leadership Program (SLP) is an initiative to groom the next-generation of startup CEOs. SLP fellows have demonstrated outstanding potential and achievement in the life sciences, tech, cleantech, and social sectors. Graduates, growing worldwide, form an international alumni network to support each other’s enterpreneurial endeavors. The Startup Leadership Program (SLP) is an initiative to groom the next-generation of startup CEOs. SLP fellows have demonstrated outstanding potential and achievement in the life sciences, tech, cleantech, and social sectors. Graduates, growing worldwide, form an international alumni network to support each other’s enterpreneurial endeavors.



MaxVal Group, Inc

• Head, Patent Search Division

  • Mar 2007 - Feb 2010

  Managed a team of off-shore and local professionals comprising PhDs and Engineers; enforced accuracy and timely delivery of patent and non-patent literature searches for patent protection and competitive intelligence Pro-active liaison between internal/external search professionals and clients who were patent attorneys (in law firms across US), Venture capitalists, R&D professionals, engineers/inventors and senior management professionals. Worked closely with clients in crafting strategies for monitoring competitors patents, publications and technology trends. Performed and coordinated prior-art searches including Patentability, Invalidity, State-of-the art/ “lay of the land” and 360° Market-IP searches Evaluated, improved data presentation and conclusions orally and in writing for various internal and external business, financial and legal audiences. Proficient in using different patent and non-patent resource databases. Managed ~85 clients including Medical device start-ups, FORTUNE 500 companies (pharmaceuticals & biotech), Venture capital firms and Attorneys in law firms. Show less



Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Oct 2003 - Jan 2006

  Focus: Neurobiology Project: Understanding the molecular and cell biology of mental retardation Focus: Neurobiology Project: Understanding the molecular and cell biology of mental retardation



Max Perutz Laboratories, Vienna

• Post Doctoral Scientist

  • May 2000 - Sep 2003

  Focus: Skin Cancer; Molecular aspects of Wound Healing Project: Understanding the role of signaling mechanisms in wound healing Focus: Skin Cancer; Molecular aspects of Wound Healing Project: Understanding the role of signaling mechanisms in wound healing



Entomology Research Institute, Czech Rep

• Post Doctoral Scientist

  • May 1998 - Apr 2000

  Focus: Neurobiology of insects Focus: Neurobiology of insects