Biographical sketch:

Basak Tektemur-Altay is the Director Systems Biology and Business Development at PD-value. She is responsible for overseeing the systems biology projects and coordinate business development and commercial activities. After working in a number of commercial roles in the life sciences industry, in 2014, Basak established SysBioSim B.V., a dedicated systems biology and simulations company, to bring systems biology services to the clients in a wide-range of life sciences sectors. She worked as the Founder & CEO at SysBioSim until the end of 2020 right before she joined PD-value. She is committed to bringing her expertise and know-how in the field to PD-value.

Basak has a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics where she obtained a solid scientific background and hands on research experience. Following her passion to join the life sciences industry and to pursue her entrepreneurial ambitions, she obtained an MBA and an MSc on International Business degrees. She brings expertise in business and life sciences as well as a relevant network in the industry, complementing the networks of the clinical and academic partners. She is both instigator and driver of innovation with a proven track-record. Her forte is the ability to bring together the ingredients to turn innovative ideas into business opportunities. Having business degrees and expertise that is built on a scientific background, Basak successfully commercializes emerging opportunities in science with an eye on the positive social impact. She has knowledge and expertise in all management aspects such as strategy, finance, business development and IP.

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