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Martin Brena

Former Associate at Kairos Venture Investments, Llc

Pasadena, California

Writes $150K – $20M checks · typically $10M

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About

Martin Brena is an Associate Director of Global Process Development and Business Strategy & Operations at Kite Pharma, a Gilead Company. He brings experience in early-stage asset development, corporate strategy, and enterprise planning, with a background in venture capital focused on life sciences investments and early-stage therapeutic companies. His expertise spans portfolio management, project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and operational risk management.

Experience

  1. Kite PharmaAssociate Director - Global Process Development - Business Strategy & Operationscurrent2024 — presentSanta Monica, California, United States
  2. Kite PharmaSenior Manager - Global Process Development - Business Strategy & Operations2023 — 2024Santa Monica, California, United States
  3. Kairos VenturesScientific Diligence2021 — 2023Pasadena, California, United States
  4. Actuate Therapeutics, Inc.Board of Directors2021 — 2023
  5. 1200Pharma LLCBoard of Directors2021 — 2023
  6. PwCPharma Life Sciences R&D2017 — 2020Los Angeles, California, United States
  7. DeloittePharma & Biotech R&D2016 — 2017Los Angeles, California, United States
  8. CapgeminiPharma & Biotech Innovation - R&D2013 — 2015Los Angeles, California, United States
  9. University of Southern CaliforniaPostdocotoral Fellow2008 — 2011Los Angeles, California, United States
  10. The Ohio State UniversityPostdoctoral Fellow2007 — 2008Columbus, Ohio, United States

Skills & more

Operational ExcellenceResource Planning & Capacity ModelingBusiness Process Design & GovernancePortfolio Management & Strategic PrioritizationLean CoachingScientific CommunicationsScientific Innovation & DiscoveryProcess Optimization & Cost Efficiency ImprovementTechnology DevelopmentData Aggregation & Analytic StrategyCross-functional CollaborationsStrategic Partnerships
+12 moreGlobal Program & Project ManagementProtocol Design & Quality ComplianceRisk-Based Quality ManagementVendor GovernanceCompliance OversightOperational Risk AssessmentBusiness Process ImprovementAcquisition IntegrationStrategic PlanningCompetitive AnalysisProgram ManagementManagement Consulting

Languages English · Spanish

  • Six Sigma Green Belt — American Society for Quality

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David Park
Executive in Residence at Kairos Venture Investments, Llc

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Who is Martin Brena?
Martin Brena is an Associate Director of Global Process Development and Business Strategy & Operations at Kite Pharma, a Gilead Company. He brings experience in early-stage asset development, corporate strategy, and enterprise planning, with a background in venture capital focused on life sciences investments and early-stage therapeutic companies. His expertise spans portfolio management, project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and operational risk management.
What check size does Martin Brena write?
Martin Brena typically writes checks of $150K – $20M.
Where did Martin Brena go to school?
Martin Brena studied at University of Southern California (Postdoctoral Fellow - Susan G. Komen Foundation); UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA, Management and Operations); The Ohio State University (PhD, Molecular Genetics & Epigenetics).

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