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Julia Stephanus

Founder of Jenga Biosciences

Carmel, Indiana

Overview 

Julia Stephanus is a Partner at Borealis Ventures and has a successful track record in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With experience as Chief Commercial Officer at Aratana Therapeutics Inc. and as President and CEO at Summit VetPharm, she brings expertise in strategic planning, global marketing, and sales effectiveness to her current role. Julia's career highlights include founding Jenga Biosciences and serving on the boards of multiple pharmaceutical and biotech companies, showcasing her leadership in product development and clinical development within the lifesciences sector.

Work Experience 

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Jenga Biosciences

  • Co-Founder & Executive Chair

    2024 - Current

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Borealis Ventures

  • Partner

    2021

Borealis Ventures partners with early-stage entrepreneurs to build market-defining companies in information technology and life sciences.

borealisventures.com
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PBI-Gordon Corporation

  • Board Member

    2020

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Okava Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  • Board Member

    2018

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Avviare Consulting

  • Founder and President

    2016

    Assist start-ups and existing manufacturers in building value in veterinary medicine.

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Exubrion Therapeutics

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2023

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ELIAS Animal Health

  • Board Member

    2017 - 2023

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Aratana Therapeutics Inc.

  • Chief Commercial Officer

    2013 - 2016

    Supported the IPO (NASDAQ:PETX) and managed the commercial development of pet therapeutics. Built the inaugural commercial organization.

Aratana Therapeutics develops innovative therapies for the animal health industry.

Raised $178,505,998.00 from Cowen Investment Management.

aratana.com
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CEVA SANTE ANIMALE

  • Companion Animal Global Franchise Director

    2010 - 2012

    Managed the Companion Animal Global Franchise. Ceva purchased Summit VetPharm in August 2010.

Ceva Animal Health offers a growing line of products to meet the health needs of companion animals, poultry, and swine.

ceva.us

Summit VetPharm (now Ceva)

  • President and CEO

    2005 - 2010

    Managed the start-up as the founder of Summit VetPharm. Identified buyer and transitioned business to Ceva Animal Health.

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