Olivewood Biosciences
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Our Leadership

Driven by Expertise.
United by Purpose.

Olivewood Biosciences brings together scientific, operational and strategic expertise focused on advancing innovative biotechnology and improving human health.

Operational and strategic leadership responsible for the day-to-day direction of the company.

Portrait of Dr. Micheal Hartwell

Dr. Micheal Hartwell

Founder, Chairman of the Board, Scientific Advisor

Founder and scientific advisor, with a career spanning immunology research, antibody discovery and company building.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez

Chief Scientific Officer, Interim Chief Executive Officer

Leads all scientific and technical operations across research, development and GMP production.

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Dr. James Nakamura

Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations and Analytical Quality

Oversees quality control functions supporting CMC and clinical operations.

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Sarah Mitchell

Vice President of Quality

Responsible for company-wide quality systems and standards.

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Dr. Robert Andersson

Vice President of Manufacturing

Protein biochemist overseeing cGMP manufacturing for the monoclonal antibody platform.

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Stephen Tomie

Hiring Manager

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer.

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