Jenn Snyder
Vice President Corporate Affairs, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Professional Overview
Jenn Snyder is an accomplished corporate affairs executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic communications and public relations initiatives for leading biopharmaceutical organizations. As the Vice President of Corporate Affairs at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, she leverages her deep industry expertise to elevate the company's profile, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support the advancement of its innovative drug pipeline.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Vice President of Corporate Affairs at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Jenn is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's corporate communications, public relations, and government affairs activities. She serves as a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing counsel on critical business decisions and ensuring effective messaging and stakeholder engagement. Under her leadership, KalVista has significantly enhanced its industry reputation and secured high-profile media coverage, contributing to the successful progression of its clinical development programs.
Career Progression
Prior to joining KalVista, Jenn held senior corporate affairs roles at leading biopharmaceutical companies, including 2seventy bio and bluebird bio. As Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at 2seventy bio, she played a pivotal role in the company's successful spin-off from bluebird bio, managing the complex communications strategy and ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders. At bluebird bio, Jenn served as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, where she spearheaded the company's public positioning and media relations efforts during a period of rapid growth and clinical advancements.
Jenn's earlier career experience includes positions at Alkermes and MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, where she progressively expanded her expertise in corporate communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Academic Background
Jenn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic corporate communications and public relations
- Crisis management and issues mitigation
- Stakeholder engagement and government affairs
- Organizational rebranding and transformation
- Biotech and pharmaceutical industry knowledge
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Jenn has played a pivotal role in elevating the public profiles of the organizations she has served. At KalVista Pharmaceuticals, she has been instrumental in driving the company's media presence, securing prominent feature articles in leading industry publications and securing high-profile speaking engagements for the executive team. Her contributions have been instrumental in strengthening KalVista's reputation as a leader in the development of innovative therapies for unmet medical needs.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Jenn Snyder is a valuable asset to KalVista Pharmaceuticals. She is poised to continue driving the company's corporate affairs initiatives, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the advancement of its clinical pipeline, ultimately positioning KalVista for long-term growth and success within the biopharmaceutical industry.
