Jennifer Lee immigrated to the US from South Korea in the late 1980s. She tragically lost her father when she was five years old and then her grandfather to cancer two years later. Financial hardship followed, and Jennifer's mum worked seven days a week for up to 16 hours a day to support the family.
It was a hard start. But it inspired Jennifer's work ethic and commitment to pursuing a career in Biotech, which stemmed from a quest to learn how cancer affects the human body.
Jennifer is a hugely successful entrepreneur and has had a remarkable career. She invests in women-led companies, holds positions on multiple boards, including 'How Women Lead' - and most recently, she's about to launch a book, co-written with 'Never Split the Difference' globally renowned author, Chris Voss.
This episode explores:
• Jennifer’s journey as an immigrant and the importance of resilience.
• Networking & Mentorship
• Empathetic Leadership
• Investment and funding for women-founded companies
• Innovation in life sciences.
About Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee is a seasoned CEO, board director, and investor with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry. She is dedicated to facilitating the transformation of breakthrough sciences into life-saving treatments. In her role as the CEO of JLC Life Sciences, she plays a pivotal role in empowering companies to expedite product candidates and rejuvenate struggling businesses.
Through her career, Jennifer has played a significant role in securing the global approvals of seven novel treatments, alongside negotiating licensing agreements, expanding business operations, and cultivating strategic partnerships.
Jennifer is also a board member for a number of organizations, including How Women Lead, an organization committed to supporting women into leadership and board roles. Driven by her passion for science, innovation, and healthcare, Jennifer actively invests in companies poised to accelerate scientific advancements and currently serves as a venture partner at Cancer Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund aimed at catalyzing cancer research commercialization.
How Women Lead About Engtal
HerSuccess is brought to you by Engtal. Engtal is a US-based staffing agency specializing in engineering and technology, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Part of our mission is to balance the diversity scales in our industry.
We are so tied to this mission that we donate a thousand dollars from every underrepresented placement made to our nonprofit, Diversify the Future. We then use that money to fund scholarships for underrepresented groups to help them obtain a STEM degree. If you're an engineer or a tech professional looking for a new position, or you're hiring for talent in this space and want a recruitment partner, please get in touch.
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