Our Management and Investment Team

Ellen Semple, M.B.A., Director, Marketing and Communications

Ms. Semple heads BioAdvance's marketing and corporate communications initiatives and supports portfolio companies needs in a variety of communications areas. She develops and directs communications strategy, media relations, legislative outreach, branding and collateral development, web design and content management initiatives, event and program development, community outreach and special projects (such as Milken Institute Research studies in 2005 and 2009, and Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Guide, etc.).

In her current role, Ms. Semple has directly supported the communications efforts of BioAdvance portfolio companies including Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Galleon Pharmaceuticals, Jenrin Discovery, InfraScan, Marillion Pharmaceuticals, Protez Pharmaceuticals and Yaupon Therapeutics.

She draws on over 15 years experience in strategic marketing and communications with startup life science firms, global management consultancies, and communications/PR agencies. Previously, Ms. Semple led the international marketing efforts as VP global marketing and communications for two emerging, privately-held life sciences technology firms -- building cross-functional teams and successfully managing through product launch, international expansion, IPO and M&A activities. Ms. Semple also worked in the healthcare and financial services practices (respectively) of CSC and Arthur Andersen.

Ms. Semple received undergraduate degrees from Pennsylvania State University (AA - Journalism) and Rowan University (BA - Communications) and an MBA (Technology) from West Chester University. Ms. Semple also served on the communications and social media committee with BIOTECH 2008, and the communications committee with BIO 2005 in Philadelphia. She is a board member of the Delaware County Keystone Innovation Zone.

Contact: esemple@bioadvance.com

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