Lisa Kretzschmar, MBA

Lisa Kretzschmar, MBA has a diverse work experience in the biotechnology industry. Lisa is currently the Head of Field Applications, Cell Therapy Systems at Curate Biosciences, a position they have held since February 2023. Prior to that, Lisa held the role of Head of Field Applications, Cell Therapy Processing at MilliporeSigma from March 2020 to September 2022. Lisa also served as the Cell & Gene Therapy Service Manager at World Courier from October 2019 to March 2020.

Before joining MilliporeSigma and World Courier, Lisa worked at Irvine Scientific as a Market Manager, Cell Therapy from June 2018 to May 2019. Lisa also held various roles at Miltenyi Biotec, including Custom Applications Manager - Clinical Instruments from July 2016 to March 2018, Clinical Applications Manager from January 2015 to June 2016, and Clinical Instrument Specialist from May 2014 to December 2014.

Lisa's earlier experiences include working at PacifiCord as a Business Development/Product Consultant from 2013 to 2014 and as a Regional Sales Manager from 2012 to 2013. Lisa also worked as a BioPharma Business Consultant from 2010 to 2012 while being self-employed. Lisa's career in the biotechnology industry began at California Stem Cell, where they worked as a Business Development Associate from 2007 to 2010.

Lisa Kretzschmar, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a specialization in Strategy from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business. Lisa attended the program from 2011 to 2013. Prior to their MBA, Lisa obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Developmental and Cell Biology from UC Irvine. The specific years for their undergraduate education were not provided. Additionally, Lisa has acquired several certifications, including "Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines", "Strategic Partnerships", and "Business Development Foundations" from LinkedIn. Lisa obtained these certifications in 2019 and 2018.