Monica Rivera Beam

Monica Rivera Beam is a seasoned professional in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Strategic Market Director at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. since May 2015. With a strong foundation in biomedical engineering, Monica has held various leadership roles, including Senior Principal and Principal at Alexandria Venture Investments, and has been actively involved as a board observer for multiple organizations such as Soteria Biotherapeutics, TRex Bio, and Immusoft Corporation. Prior to their current endeavors, Monica accumulated valuable experience as a Vice President at Square 1 Bank, where responsibilities included managing life science loan portfolios and developing banking solutions tailored for venture-backed life science companies. Educational credentials include a PhD and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University.