Amanda M. Rickard

Amanda M. Rickard is a seasoned professional in business development and scientific research, currently serving as Senior Manager of Business Development at Notch Therapeutics since March 2021, focusing on strategic partnerships and pluripotent stem cell-derived immune cell therapies. Prior experience includes roles at Pfizer, where Amanda held the position of Manager in Business Development working on IND-enabling studies for epigenetic therapeutics, and as a Senior Scientist at Genea Biocells, leading a therapeutics discovery program for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy. Amanda's research background includes positions as a Scientist and Research Scientist at the University of Washington, concentrating on molecular changes in muscle debilitation and regenerative medicine, as well as early career roles at Western Washington University involving genetic and chromatin studies. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Western Washington University and an MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.