
Our Management and Investment Team
Ellen Semple, M.B.A., Director, Marketing and Communications
Ms. Semple heads marketing and corporate communications initiatives with BioAdvance and supports portfolio companies. She develops and directs communications strategy, media relations, collateral development, web initiatives, event and program development, community outreach/special projects (Milken Institute Research studies, Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Guide, etc.) with BioAdvance. For portfolio companies, Ms. Semple provides communications support including branding, media outreach, collateral, web development and communications plan development. She has over 18 years experience in strategic marketing and communications with startup life science technology 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 firms -- building successful strategic communications plans around IPO and M&A activities. Ms. Semple also worked in the healthcare practices of CSC and Arthur Andersen. She received undergraduate degrees from Pennsylvania State University (journalism) and Rowan University (communications) and an MBA (technology) from West Chester University.