Kara Bortone

Kara Bortone is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and innovation within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director for the J&J Innovative Medicine Business Development at Johnson & Johnson, Kara Bortone oversees acquisition, licensing, and partnership transactions focusing on precision medicine and digital diagnostics. Previously, roles included Senior Director of Sourcing & Portfolio Management and Head of JLABS San Diego, where responsibilities encompassed strategic direction, operational excellence, and portfolio management. Kara Bortone's career also includes positions as Director of Corporate Ventures at Prescience International and roles in communications and investor relations at Galapagos NV. Educational achievements include a PhD in Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.