Shaina Oake

Associate Director, Business Development at A2 Biotherapeutics

Shaina Oake has a diverse work experience in the field of business development and technology transfer. Shaina most recently worked as an Associate Director of Business Development at A2 Biotherapeutics, Inc. starting in August 2021. Prior to that, they were a Senior Manager of Business Development at the same company from July 2019 to July 2021.

Earlier in their career, Shaina interned at Denali Therapeutics in 2018, where they focused on corporate development as part of their MBA program. From 2014 to 2017, they worked at UCLA Technology Development Group as a Principal for new ventures. Shaina gained experience in market research and analysis as a Senior Analyst at ClearView Healthcare Partners from 2012 to 2014.

Before transitioning into business development, Shaina worked in technology transfer. Shaina was a Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Technology Transfer from May 2011 to December 2011. Prior to that, they worked as a Research Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine from July 2010 to October 2011.

Overall, Shaina Oake has a strong background in business development, technology transfer, and market analysis, with notable experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Shaina Oake completed their Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010. Shaina then pursued a Master of Science in Engineering in Bioengineering from the same university, which they completed in 2011. In 2017, they enrolled in The Wharton School and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Health Care Management in 2019.

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Timeline

  • Associate Director, Business Development

    August, 2021 - present

  • Senior Manager, Business Development

    July, 2019