Colorado BioScience Association Appoints Emily Roberts as New Vice President
February 5, 2019
Roberts to Oversee Policy and Communications at Life Science
Organization
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BioScience Association (CBSA) announces the appointment of Emily
Roberts to vice president. Roberts takes over the role from Jennifer
Jones Paton, who was named CBSA President and CEO in November of 2018.
Roberts will oversee Colorado BioScience Association’s policy and
advocacy work at the state and federal level, and collaborate with
Colorado BioScience Association’s President & CEO and board of directors
on the development and execution of strategic initiatives for continued
growth of the Association.
Roberts brings a strong background in public policy and advocacy work to
CBSA, with deep bioscience industry expertise. Before joining CBSA, she
served as director of advocacy and strategic alliances at the
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), where she
directed the We Work for Health program and raised awareness about the
industry’s economic impact. Emily also focused on state government
relations and alliance development for four years at the Biotechnology
Innovation Organization (BIO), before she joined PhRMA.
Jennifer Jones Paton, CBSA President & CEO, says:
“We’re
thrilled to welcome Emily to Colorado BioScience Association. We have
seen her track record of success in previous roles. Emily comes to us
with great experience within industry and we look forward to her
implementing her proven expertise and skills to support Colorado’s
bioscience sector and the patients our members serve.”
Emily Roberts, CBSA Vice President, says:
“It’s an exciting
time to join Colorado BioScience Association and support the thriving
bioscience industry here in Colorado. I look forward to collaborating
with CBSA partners and our policymakers at the state and federal level
to continue growing a positive business environment for our bioscience
innovators.”
As vice president of CBSA, Roberts will work with partners including
advanced industries groups, economic development organizations,
policymakers, and non-profit organizations to develop programs that
support the health and growth of Colorado’s bioscience sector.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Vanderbilt
University.
About the Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado
BioScience Association champions life science. We serve as the hub of
Colorado’s thriving bioscience sector by connecting innovators to
funding, infrastructure, research and talent. From promising young
companies to established corporations and institutions, we provide
opportunities for networking, education and professional development. We
grow the bioscience workforce and lead business expansion policies to
advance the industry in our state. CBSA represents more than 350-member
organizations, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device,
diagnostic, ag bio and mobile digital health companies, research and
academic institutions and service providers. Learn more about us at http://www.cobioscience.com.
Connect with CBSA: Twitter @COBioscience, Facebook
and LinkedIn
Contacts
Sheliah Reynolds
Primavera Group for Colorado BioScience Association
(720)
289-4739
sheliah@theprimaveragroup.com