Melissa Paoloni

Melissa Paoloni is a seasoned professional in operations and corporate development within the biopharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Operations at Kimia Therapeutics since August 2025. Prior to this role, Melissa held various leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at OncoNano Medicine, Inc., and Vice President at Arcus Biosciences, where responsibilities involved overseeing corporate development and external alliances. Melissa co-founded Berry Consultants, LLC, and contributed as Executive Director of Clinical Activities at Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative. With a background as a Staff Scientist at the National Cancer Institute, Melissa's educational credentials include a BA from Stanford University, an MA in Clinical Research Training from Duke University, a DVM from Tufts University, and a residency in Medical Oncology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.