Chris Conley

Chris Conley has a diverse work experience in the field of life sciences and biotechnology. In 1999, they served as the Biotech Practice Leader and Executive Search at MRI. From 2016 to 2020, they were a Partner at Heritage Partners International. In 2019, they became the Head of Corporate Development NA at Catalyze Group, where they built the US subsidiary before the pandemic. Chris also served as a Board Member at IES Life Sciences, Inc. starting from 2019. In 2021, Chris joined Springhood Ventures as an Advisory Board Member. Currently, they are working as the Chief of Staff at NKILT Therapeutics, where they are responsible for strategic partnering, board development, and funding strategy. Chris also founded DNA Consulting in 2008, providing consulting services in the life sciences sector, focusing on advising early-stage biotech executives on organizational development, executive team hiring, fundraising strategy, and alliance management.

Chris Conley attended Seattle University from 1988 to 1991, where they studied Business Administration and Management, with a focus on General Business. In terms of additional certifications, Chris obtained the CSAM (Certified Senior Account Manager) certification from Management Recruiters of Portland, LLC in February 2005. There is also mention of an AIRS certification, but no details are provided regarding the institution, month, or year of attainment.