Melissa Rae Olsson

VP of Finance at BostonGene

Melissa Rae Olsson has a diverse work experience that spans from 2001 to the present. Melissa Rae has held various roles in finance and accounting across multiple industries.

Starting from 2023, Melissa Rae Olsson is currently working as the VP of Finance at BostonGene. Prior to that, they served as the VP of Finance at Civetta Therapeutics from 2021 to 2023.

From 2019 to 2021, Melissa was the Managing Partner at Pragmaxim Consulting LLC, where they provided consulting services to emerging biotech companies, offering interim CFO, Controller, and operational support. Melissa Rae worked with notable clients such as Dewpoint Therapeutics, Inc. and Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc.

Previously, Melissa worked at Living Proof, Inc. from 2011 to 2019, where they held multiple roles. Melissa Rae started as a Senior Financial Controller in 2018 and was responsible for various financial activities. Before that, they served as the Controller from 2016 to 2018, leading internal processes for due diligence and internal controls audit related to the company's acquisition by Unilever. Additionally, Melissa worked as the Assistant Controller from 2013 to 2016 and as a Senior Accounting Manager from 2011 to 2012.

Between 2004 and 2011, Melissa gained experience in finance and accounting roles at Quantech Services, Inc. Melissa Rae served as a Financial Manager from 2010 to 2011, overseeing various accounting processes and projects. Prior to that, they worked as a Sr. Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2010, a Financial Analyst from 2006 to 2008, and a Jr. Financial Analyst from 2004 to 2006.

Melissa started their career as an Accountant at Turner Construction Company in 2003 and worked as an Accounting Intern at SolidWorks from 2001 to 2003.

Melissa Rae Olsson completed their education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance and Political Science from UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. Melissa Rae graduated from this program in the year 2003. Later on, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Global Business & Markets, which they obtained from Bentley University in the year 2009.

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  • VP of Finance

    May, 2023 - present