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Rachel Rath

Head of JLABS at Washington

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Overview 

Rachel Rath is the Head of JLABS in Washington, DC, and the Acting BARDA Alliance Director leading BLUE KNIGHT. With a strong background in public health and program development, she has successfully led initiatives at Johnson & Johnson Innovation and various nonprofit organizations, demonstrating expertise in community outreach and program evaluation. Rath's career highlights include leading the BARDA Alliance at Johnson & Johnson Innovation and serving as the Chapter President for Engineers Without Borders USA in Washington DC.

Work Experience 

  • Head of JLABS @ Washington, DC

    2024 - Current

  • Director, BARDA Alliance at Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS

    2019 - 2024

  • Interim Head JLABS @ TMC

    2022 - 2023

Johnson & Johnson is a healthcare provider, expertise in innovative medicine and MedTech for every patient & for everyone.

  • Chapter President (Washington DC Professional Chapter)

    2017 - 2020

  • Chief of Staff, National Evaluation System for health Technology Coordinating Center (NESTcc)

    2019 - 2019

  • Deputy Director, National Evaluation System for health Technology Coordinating Center (NESTcc)

    2017 - 2019

  • Program Officer

    2017 - 2017

  • Manager, Special Projects

    2016 - 2017

  • Senior Program Associate

    2015 - 2016

  • Program Associate

    2014 - 2015

  • Program Coordinator

    2014 - 2014

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute helps patients and their health care providers make more informed decisions.

Raised $191,000,000.00.

  • Project Lead - Cameroon Water & Health Project

    2014 - 2016

Engineers Without Borders partnering with communities to meet their basic human needs,building footbridges.

  • Public Health Assistant

    2013 - 2013

COPD Foundation was established to improve the lives of people with COPD, bronchiectasis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM).

  • Intern

    2013 - 2013

Lobbyit.com provides comprehensive and professional representation to a diverse clientele.

  • Advocacy Intern

    2011 - 2013

Nonprofit organization serving patients with Multiple Sclerosis in US by supporting scientific research and promoting education.

  • Assistant Program Manager

    2012 - 2012

Optimal Beginnings is a clinic that offers psychometric, academic, and skill testing services.

  • Operations Assistant

    2011 - 2011

Inmed is a humanitarian development organization that focuses on building pathways for vulnerable children, families, and communities.

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