SynBioBeta Speaker

Ekaterine Kortkhonjia

Sr. Director, Partnering

Johnson & Johnson

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25

May 2025, SynBioBeta

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Eka is a Senior Director of Early Innovation Partnering at Johnson and Johnson. In this role Eka is responsible for identification, diligence and strategic transactions for data science opportunities across therapeutic areas from discovery through commercial execution. Eka joined Johnson and Johnson from Genentech/Roche where she spent over 10 years in various roles, including Pharma Partnering, Biomarker Development and Finance. Eka hold a Ph. D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology and M. S. in Biophysics.‍

SynBioBeta 2025 - Keynote

Innovation Meets Industry: How Startups Can Collaborate with Big Pharma

For startups in the BioPharma space, partnering with big pharma can be the key to scaling innovation and driving real-world impact. This session will bring together leaders from major pharmaceutical companies and successful startups to explore how to bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and industry execution. Learn about the key factors pharma companies look for in potential partners, best practices for collaboration" with "Innovation Meets Industry: How Startups Can Collaborate with Big Pharma"

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