Tjarda, a medical doctor by training, is a commercial professional with over 20 years of experience in the biotech industry. She brings extensive expertise in leading commercial organizations, developing strategy, and launching and building new businesses.
She has held several commercial and senior leadership roles in biotech companies such as Celgene, BeiGene and bluebird bio, a gene therapy company.
Tjarda’s strengths are understanding and managing complex stakeholder environments, combining commercial knowledge with scientific expertise, and providing valuable input in strategy development. She is a strong communicator and motivates high-performing teams.