Aino Kalervo

Initially trained in both molecular biology and business, Aino Kalervo has years of international experience with biopharmaceutical strategy and collaborations. Previously she worked at Sanofi in Paris, where among other biological products she got interested in viral vectors while prospecting for biotechs within Sanofi’s contract manufacturing organization. Before joining TILT in 2016 as the Head of Business Management, she worked with therapeutic vaccines as a Business Development Manager in a French biotech company, being the key person in structuring and initiating partnering activities. At TILT she is responsible for all aspects of business, including fund raising, business development, and bridging the gap from breakthrough science to product success.