The City of Hope unveiled its new leader in commercialization by hiring Vanessa Almendro Navarro as its Chief Commercialization Officer. This reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen the innovation pipeline while aiming to broaden its reach in breakthrough discoveries. In addition to that, the City of Hope’s looks to move forward in its life sciences partnerships. The new leader of commercialization in the City of Hope will oversee its commercialization process.
“Dr. Almendro Navarro’s extensive experience in research development, strategic partnerships. Commercialization across the life sciences and pharmaceutical sector will play a central role in shaping how City of Hope bridges discovery. Development, and impact for patients,” said Marcel van den Brink, M.D., Ph.D. President of City of Hope Los Angeles and City of Hope National Medical Center. The Deana and Steve Campbell Chief Physician Executive Distinguished Chair.
Driving Innovation and Strategic Growth
The organization pointed out that Almendro Navarro has extensive experience in biotechnology and the life sciences. Moreover, she has experience in dealing with challenging research teams and partners worldwide. When considering City of Hope’s continuing progress in developing patient solutions, this new addition will be beneficial to their cause. On the other hand, with City of Hope is expanding its presence in the nation. Innovation takes on added importance, and this new appointment will be beneficial in this manner as well.
“We are at an inflection point in healthcare. Where scientific breakthroughs must be matched by new approaches that benefit patients faster,” said Dr. Almendro Navarro. “ City of Hope has the scientific depth and clinical reach to lead that transformation. By integrating the steps that move discoveries from the lab into patient care directly within our clinical environment. We can speed development and reinforce City of Hope’s standing as a hub for scientific advancement. This mission deeply aligns with my belief that innovation belongs at the bedside, not just the bench.”
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Source: Businesswire
