In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Kendalle Burlin O’Connell, CEO and President of MassBio.

Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Kendalle, covering:

• The story behind how Massachusetts became one of the biggest biotech clusters in the world and why this ecosystem has such an energy

Kendalle leads the organization's strategic direction and drives policy advocacy for the industry to ensure that Massachusetts life sciences companies have the best environment possible to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize breakthrough therapies and cures for people worldwide. Pursuing innovation and delivering for members are the hallmarks of Kendalle’s more than 15 years at MassBio, including the launch of several multi-year initiatives focused on realizing a diverse and equitable life sciences industry, supporting the continued growth and sustainability of the sector throughout Massachusetts, and providing resources and solutions to companies across the industry value chain.

A lawyer by trade, she has earned a spot on the Boston Business Journal’s 2023 Power 50: Movement Makers list is ranked number 33 on Boston Magazine’s 2023 list of The 150 Most Influential Bostonians, a 2022 recipient of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Inspire Award recognizing outstanding women leaders in the Cambridge community, a 2022 Boston power player as named by Axios, a 2021 executive fellow in the inaugural class of the Civic Action Project Collaborative, and a 2019 Boston Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree which acknowledges a leader’s impact on Massachusetts’ industries.

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