Jessyka Fortin

Jessyka Fortin has a strong background in operations and management within the medical and biotechnology industries. Their most recent position was as the VP of Operations at Bodycad, where they demonstrated strong leadership skills and strategic thinking. Prior to that, they worked as the Industrial Process Manager at Medicago, overseeing manufacturing activities for injectable products. Jessyka also held the role of Manager Canada at Amoéba SA, where they set up and managed a production plant. Jessyka has experience in biosafety as a Biological Safety Officer at GenePOC, as well as in product development at BD. Jessyka has a scientific background and has conducted research projects at CRCHUQ, focusing on molecular diagnostics and genetic susceptibility to cancer. Jessyka also has training experience from the Ministère de l'environnement. Overall, they have a diverse skill set and a proven track record of successfully managing complex operations and driving business growth.

Jessyka Fortin has a diverse education history. Jessyka obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Université de Sherbrooke in 2000. Jessyka then pursued a Biology-Chemistry technology diploma from Cégep Lévis-Lauzon between 1997 and 2000. Later, they completed a Master's degree in Physiology-endocrinology, and two University upper study certificates in Genomics and Pharmaceutical Development, all from Université Laval between 2002 and 2007. Additionally, in 2010, they enrolled in another University upper study certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management at Université Laval. Jessyka also holds several additional certifications, including Lean management white belt from Université Laval (obtained year not specified), Les risques d'origine électrique au travail from Santinel inc. (obtained in 2019), Nexus from the US Department of Homeland Security (obtained in 2017), Secourisme en milieu de travail from the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) (obtained in February 2017), Transport de matières dangereuses biologiques, RTMD Canada et IATA from Transport Canada - Transports Canada (obtained in February 2016), and Agent de sécurité biologique for which the specific institution and obtained year are unknown.