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About Us

NashBio is a clinical big data, genomics & medical imaging company accelerating the R&D activity of partners in the biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, and AI industries.

About Us

NashBio is a clinical big data, genomics & medical imaging company accelerating the R&D activity of partners in the biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, and AI industries.

Our History

Our History

Genomics is one of the fastest developing research areas in the world today. Due to rapid advancements, in-depth genetic analysis has become essential in R&D and clinical practice.

With drug development costs expected to double every nine years, we need to improve R&D productivity and uncover new ways to diagnose and care for diseases more efficiently. In order to increase the speed-to-market for life sciences companies, it’s imperative that we fully recognize and capture the potential of human genetics in drug and diagnostics R&D.

 

Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Genes and Disease


At NashBio, we are gaining valuable genetic insights through BioVU®, a biobank of millions of longitudinal medical records spanning over 10 years with hundreds of thousands of matched genetic samples. Created at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University, BioVU® is a biorepository of DNA extracted from discarded blood collected during routine clinical testing. Through the use of NashBio’s advanced technology and novel algorithms, the team is uncovering key genetic associations to pinpoint genes that contribute to help advance the R&D efforts of our partners.

 

Transforming the DNA of Life Science Research and Development

 

As a subsidiary of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, NashBio is partnering with the healthcare industry to leverage the power of BioVU® and provide unparalleled clinical insight, resources, and expertise to a wide range of R&D challenges.

Meet the Team

The Nashville Biosciences team is comprised of industry veterans, physicians and scientists dedicated to serving our clients.

Meet the Team

The Nashville Biosciences team is comprised of industry veterans, physicians and scientists dedicated to serving our clients.

LEADERSHIP

Leeland Ekstrom, PhD

CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & DIRECTOR

Dan Benetz

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

John Moran, MBA

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Judsen Schneider, PhD

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

James Stover, PhD

CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER

Elizabeth Ann Stringer, PhD

CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

Curt Allen, MBA

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Steven Held, MD

MEDICAL DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT - CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Kamraan Shariff

HEAD OF STRATEGY & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Geoff Nilsen

VICE PRESIDENT & HEAD OF 'OMICS

Wacey Richards, BSE

VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING

Seth Belcher

BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Chu Capalleja

STRATEGIC FINANCE & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Blánaid Ní Chuinneagáin

CLINICAL & SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS MANAGER - EUROPE

Holly Cline, MSN

ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Joshua Cook

DATA ENGINEER

Crystal Coolbaugh, PhD, PMP

DIRECTOR - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Jennifer Cotter

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL & SCIENTIFIC PARTNERSHIPS

Justin Critchlow, PhD

MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ANALYTICS & CHANNEL PARTNERS

Dan Gauthier

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

Daniel Gutierrez

BUSINESS DIRECTOR - SWITZERLAND

Coleman Harris, PhD

LEAD DATA ENGINEER

Kayla Howell, MBA

PROJECT MANAGER

Gemma Hughes

BUSINESS DIRECTOR - EUROPE

Joanne Johnson

OFFICE MANAGER

Talar Kaya

MARKETING SPECIALIST

Katherine Krieser, MS

BUSINESS DIRECTOR - NEW YORK

Christopher Lord, PhD

SCIENTIFIC PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGER

Jack Rowland, MS

BIOSTATISTICS PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGER

Erik Serrao, PhD

BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Shanon Simons, CPA

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CONTROLLER

Kai Smith

SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Erin Sundaram, PhD

DIRECTOR - PIPELINE MANAGEMENT

Amber Watson, PharmD, BCMAS

ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Jamie Wenke, PhD

DIRECTOR - SCIENTIFIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Leeland Ekstrom, PhD

CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & DIRECTOR

Jon Duane, MBA

CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
SENIOR PARTNER EMERITUS, MCKINSEY & CO.

John F. Manning, Jr., PhD, MBA

CHAIRMANCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & CORPORATE CHIEF OF STAFF, VUMC

Karen Nanney

SECRETARY & TREASURER

Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD

DIRECTOR
CHIEF SCIENTIFIC & STRATEGY OFFICER, VUMC

Mace Rothenberg, MD

DIRECTOR
FORMER PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE, VUMC | FORMER CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, PFIZER

John F. Stein, B.S., MBA

DIRECTOR
FORMER STATE PRESIDENT & FORMER NATIONAL HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE, BANK OF AMERICA | VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, VUMC | BOARD MEMBER, NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME & MONROE CARELL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT VANDERBILT | COUNCIL MEMBER, W.O. SMITH MUSIC SCHOOL | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER, AMERICAN SECURITIES LLC

VANDERBILT SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS

Nancy J. Cox, PhD

MARY PHILLIPS EDMONDS GRAY PROFESSOR OF GENETICS PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE DIRECTOR, VANDERBILT GENETICS INSTITUTE DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF GENETIC MEDICINE VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Dan M. Roden, M.D.C.M.

DIRECTOR, OATES INSTITUTE FOR EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE SAM CLARK PROFESSOR OF EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE & PHARMACOLOGY VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Yu Shyr, PhD

HAROLD L. MOSES CHAIR IN CANCER RESEARCH CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF BIOSTATISTICS DIRECTOR, VANDERBILT CENTER FOR QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES DIRECTOR, VANDERBILT TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADVANCED GENOMICS ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH DESIGN PROFESSOR OF BIOSTATISTICS, BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS, AND HEALTH POLICY VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Join the Team

In addition to the openings below, we are continually looking for exceptional individuals to help us investigate the links between genetics and human disease and to bring about clinically meaningful discoveries that can make a difference for patients.

 

Please contact us at careers@nashbio.com to discuss further.

Current Openings

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Current Openings

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Product Manager

NashBio is seeking a Product Manager with deep experience in healthcare and life-science real-world data. You will collaborate with engineering, marketing, clinical and operational leads, executives and other stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of our customers and to craft compelling solutions for them. 

NashBio is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NashBio will only accept job applications from candidates who are properly documented with authorization to work in the United States.

 

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