EZ13 Magda Marquet on Compassionate Leadership

San Diego business journal names her one of the architects of the local life science sector. As the first woman inducted into the Connect Entrepreneur Hall of fame, Dr. Magda Marquet is an accomplished immigrant from France.
In this interview, you will hear
-Magda's immigration story
-Her path to success
-Her insights on why women don’t grow in leadership positions
-Her suggestions on how to grow in leadership positions regardless of gender, ethnicity, and …

To know more about her
Dr. Magda Marquet has built, led, and commercialized multiple life science companies. She is the co-founder of AltheaDx, a commercial-stage, precision medicine company with the world’s leading pharmacogenomics test for anxiety and depression, and ALMA Life Sciences, LLC, an early-stage investment firm creating and growing innovative healthcare companies. Dr. Marquet co-founded Althea Technologies and, as its co-CEO with full P&L responsibility, led the company to become a leader in the field and a highly profitable, commercial company. As a result, she guided Althea to a successful acquisition by Ajinomoto, a global Japanese company and leader in amino acid technology.Prior to starting Althea Technologies, Dr. Marquet held several positions in pharmaceutical development in companies such as Vical and Amylin Pharmaceuticals.She currently serves on the following Boards: Arcturus Therapeutics (ARCT) (Compensation Committee Chair, member of the Audit Committee). She also serves on the Board of Pfenex (PFNX) (Nomination and Governance Committee) and she serves on several private companies boards such as Senté, Micronoma, and HUYA Biosciences International.As a former founder and CEO, Dr. Marquet has broad operational, fundraising expertise including venture, private equity, and venture debt. She also brings expertise in M&A, global commercial development, regulatory strategies, and building a winning culture of innovation and strategic growth.Dr. Marquet holds a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from INSA/University of Toulouse, France. She has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career including the 2005 Regional Ernst&Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the Life Sciences category, the Athena Pinnacle award, the Director of the Year award (Corporate Governance) from the Corporate Directors Forum and has been inducted into the CONNECT Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.