Sophie Phillips

Business Development & Strategy at Treeline Biosciences

Sophie Phillips has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Sophie began their career as an Intern at Winthrop-University Hospital in 2011, where they gained exposure to various departments such as Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, and the ER. In 2012, they completed an internship at New Magellan Ventures, where they conducted an economic study on high-speed rail ridership factors and compiled information on the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries in Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan.

In 2013, Sophie volunteered at the Clinical Translational Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where they built a database of research projects and assisted in developing clinical trials and business models. The following year, they worked as a Summer Intern at Oncoceutics, Inc., contributing to finance-related projects throughout the drug development process and participating in the creation of a clinical development plan for an anti-cancer drug.

Sophie then joined NYU Langone Medical Center as a Clinical Researcher in Pediatric Neurosurgery in 2015. Their responsibilities included conducting research in pediatric neurosurgery. During the same year, they also worked as an Analyst Assistant at Upstream Partners, where they provided support in market research, report writing, and constructing investment and valuation models for companies in the healthcare and technology industries.

Starting in 2016, Sophie joined Deutsche Bank as a Healthcare Investment Banking Summer Analyst, gaining experience in the healthcare investment banking field. Sophie continued to work at Deutsche Bank as a Healthcare Investment Banking Analyst and later as a Healthcare Investment Banking Associate.

In 2019, Sophie transitioned to Aisling Capital, where they worked as an Analyst, contributing to investment analysis and strategic decision-making. Their most recent role, starting in 2021, is with Treeline Biosciences, where they have held positions in Business Development and Strategy, focusing on identifying growth opportunities and developing strategic plans.

Overall, Sophie's work experience demonstrates their versatility and expertise in healthcare investment banking, clinical research, and business development.

Sophie Phillips completed their high school education at Trinity School from 2007 to 2013, earning a High School Diploma. Sophie then pursued higher education at The Wharton School from 2013 to 2017. During this time, Sophie enrolled in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Dual Degree Program in Life Science and Management. Sophie obtained both a Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

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Timeline

  • Business Development & Strategy

    February 1, 2023 - present

  • Business Development Manager

    September, 2021