Ann Grosse

Ann Grosse, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ann is currently working as a Director of Alliance Management and Business Development at Akebia Therapeutics. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Director of Program Management at Kelonia Therapeutics, where they were responsible for building a collaborative team and developing efficient project management processes.

Before joining Kelonia Therapeutics, Ann worked at Scholar Rock as a Director of Program and Alliance Management, and as an Associate Director of Business Development, Corporate Strategy, and Alliance Management. During their time at Scholar Rock, they played a key role in managing programs and developing strategic partnerships.

Ann also has experience in alliance management and strategic planning at Charles River Laboratories, where they served as an Associate Director of Alliance Management and Client and Scientific Portfolio Manager. In this role, they successfully managed preclinical research portfolios and achieved revenue goals for academic, government, biotech, and pharmaceutical accounts.

In addition to their industry experience, Ann has worked as a Career Consultant and Speaker at Cheeky Scientist, where they provided guidance to professionals in academia and industry. Ann also has experience in public speaking and leadership development as a member of Boston Toastmasters.

Ann began their career as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Program Manager at UMass Medical School, where they conducted research in zebrafish genetics and designed competitive grant proposals. Prior to that, they were a Postdoctoral Fellow and Project Manager at the University of Michigan, where they gained project management experience and led a team of scientists.

Ann holds a PhD and has further developed their scientific expertise through their roles as a Ph.D. Candidate, Student Representative, Mentor, and Collaborator during their graduate work at the University of Michigan. Ann also gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Student at the University of Cincinnati.

Overall, Ann Grosse, PhD has a strong background in alliance management, program management, strategic planning, and scientific research, making their a valuable asset to any organization.

Ann Grosse, PhD, obtained their Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan from 2004 to 2011. Prior to that, they earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from Denison University, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Their education journey began at Madeira High School, where they completed their high school education from 1996 to 2000. In 2010, they also attended a course in Embryology at the Marine Biological Laboratory.