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Jennifer Griffin

Investor at Mission BioCapital

United States

Overview 

Jennifer Griffin is a Partner in Strategy & Investor Relations at Mission BioCapital in the United States. With a Ph.D. from UMass Chan Medical School and experience at organizations like Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, she excels in intellectual property management/strategy and technology commercialization within the biotech sector. Highlights of Jennifer's career include serving as VP of Industry Strategy & Investments at Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and holding roles at MIT and UMass Medical School, showcasing her expertise in technology licensing and commercialization in the life sciences industry.

Work Experience 

  • Partner, Strategy & Investor Relations

    2021 - Current

Mission BioCapital is a life science venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies.

Raised $11,000,001.00.

  • Board Observer

    2021 - 2021

EnVision Endoscopy is a medical device that provides endoscopic surgeries with solutions.

Raised $3,368,452.00 from MassVentures, MassVentures, MassVentures, National Science Foundation, National Science Foundation, MassChallenge, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and National Science Foundation.

  • Board Observer

    2020 - 2021

Nutrimedy defining telenutrition through novel online platform based on the integration of leading edge science, technology & health.

Raised $3,030,000.00 from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.

  • VP, Industry Strategy & Investments

    2017 - 2021

    The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is a quasi-state agency that supports life sciences innovation, education, research & development, and commercialization. The MLSC is charged with deploying a $1.6 billion, state-funded investment initiative. Responsible for developing and executing the Commonwealth's overall investment strategy with a focus on supporting early stage companies, recruiting and retaining companies of all stages and talent, and diversifying our industry. Created and managed the $2M Seed Fund, $2M+ public-private partnership MassNextGen to support women entrepreneurs, and other investment programs for early-stage companies. Developed and managed the strategy and execution of the business development efforts that recruit and retain life science companies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Oversaw $40M+ annually in the newly overhauled Capital Programs in order to drive industry partnerships with academia that target specific industry gaps. Developed $10M+ in new Women's Health-focused investment to drive innovation and industry partnership in the space.

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) aims to create jobs in the life sciences and support vital scientific research.

Raised $6,220,000.00.

  • Board Obserer

    2018 - 2021

Vaxess Technologies engages in developing biomedical innovations with a focus on improving access to vaccines.

Raised $86,868,856.00 from Mission BioCapital, Engine Ventures, RA Capital Management, Global Health Investment Corporation, The Engine, Global Health Investment Corporation, RA Capital Management and Ulu Ventures.

  • Senior Consultant

    2016 - 2017

  • Consultant

    2015 - 2016

    Advised companies from venture-backed to large pharma and med device on broad commercial topics including product positioning and commercial opportunity, exit strategies, business unit and corporate growth strategies, R&D prioritization, life-cycle management, and asset and company diligence.

Back Bay Life Science Advisors provides strategy consulting and transaction advisory services to the life science industry.

Raised $1,551,796.00.

  • Associate Licensing Officer

    2013 - 2014

    Managed all aspects of commercializing MIT life science technologies including technology assessment, patent prosecution, sourcing opportunities, license structuring and negotiation, license compliance and alliance management.

  • Technology Licensing Associate

    2011 - 2013

    Supported all efforts of licensing and commercializing MIT life science technologies.

  • Licensing Intern, Office of Technology Management

    2010 - 2011

    Evaluation of early stage life science technologies including patentability and commercial viability. Developed succinct, accurate and persuasive targeted marketing material for early stage life science technologies with a focus on RNAi therapeutics and delivery technologies.

  • Ph.D. Candidate

    2005 - 2011

    Dept. of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Lab of Dr. Christopher Sassetti Howard Hughes Medical Investigator Investigated the role of cholesterol in Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogenesis using transposon mutagenesis and next generation sequencing technology.

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