Stella Vnook, PhD profile page

Dr. Stella K. Vnook is a biotech entrepreneur, investor and executive with more than 25 years of experience across drug development, manufacturing, commercialization and company building. She is Co-founder and Executive Chair of Kaida BioPharma, advancing novel approaches to women’s cancers, and has founded and led multiple biotechnology and life sciences companies. Previously, Dr. Vnook held leadership roles at Merck and Catalent, contributing to pharmaceutical development, commercialization, manufacturing and operations. Her expertise spans the biotech value chain, from scientific development and regulatory strategy to financing, manufacturing, partnerships and commercialization. She is particularly focused on helping emerging biotechs translate promising science into viable products and businesses.