About Clara
With a decade of experience in pharma business development, I work closely with life science companies to fast-track strategic partnerships, refine positioning, and prepare for fundraising or exit. I’ve led major pharma collaborations and advised across drug discovery platforms, diagnostics, therapeutics, and foodtech. My work spans corporate material development, investor engagement, and end-to-end BD strategy - backed by a strong network of pharma leaders and VCs. I hold a Pharm.D. and an MSc in Biotechnology from Paris-Saclay University.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Hebrew
Conversational
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- LIFESCICAFounder & Principal ConsultantBIOTECHNovember 2024 - Today (1 year and 7 months)Paris, FranceLIFESCICA provides strategic support to life science companies, including biotech and biopharma.Services include:• Business development and licensing strategy• Corporate positioning and fundraising support• Strategic planning toward partnerships or exit• Website and marketing strategy aligned with BD goals• AI transition support – streamlining BD workflows, sharpening strategy, and accelerating the creation of visual assets through tailored AI tools• Interim C-level support and CEO advisory• Due diligence and investor-facing materialsClients range from early-stage startups to clinical-stage companies.
- Anima BiotechSenior Director, Corporate Development & MarketingBIOTECHJanuary 2022 - October 2024 (2 years and 9 months)• Led cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives, providing strategic directionduring quarterly presentations to the board of directors• Led corporate messaging development (website and presentations)• Planned and conducted webinars resulting in company awareness and 7000+ leads identified• Supervised two business development subordinates (Associate and Analyst) and one software developer• Maintained and developed relationships with 100+ investors including VCs, family offices, funds, and investment banks• Led product development of 6 business operation platforms resulting in streamlinedprocesses• Operational lead of due diligences (virtual and onsite) for Takeda and AbbVie collaborations• Led public relations efforts resulting in 70+ mentions/publications within 3 years• Identified and evaluated fundraising and business opportunities to drive company growth, expanded the team from 20 to 60 within 2 years, leading to the opening of 2 new offices• Developed relationships with 300+ stakeholders to establish Anima as a partner in the mRNA space (pharma, analysts, and investors) across Europe & North America
- Anima BiotechDirector, Business DevelopmentJanuary 2020 - January 2022 (2 years)
- Maintained and developed relationships with 100+ investors including VCs, family offices, funds, and investment banks
- Led product development of 6 business operation platforms resulting in streamlined processes
- Operational lead of due diligences (virtual and onsite) for Takeda and AbbVie collaborations
- Led public relations efforts resulting in 70+ mentions/publications within 3 years
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Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)Paris Descartes UniversityGrade: First Class Honors Thesis: mRNA translation control as a new strategy in drug discovery
- MSc Biotechnology Engineering and Advanced TherapyParis Saclay UniversityMSc Biotechnology Engineering and Advanced Therapy