Jessica Melin

Jessica Melin is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in licensing and business development. As the Associate Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, formerly known as Life Technologies, she has honed her skills in strategic planning, contract negotiation, and relationship building.

Jessica holds a Bachelor's degree in biology from Westmont College and a Master's in Business Administration from San Diego State University. Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, she worked as a business development manager at Sequenom, where she was responsible for identifying and negotiating strategic partnerships to drive growth.

In her current role, Jessica leads the licensing and business development team, working collaboratively with researchers and outside organizations to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of customers. Her expertise in intellectual property, market trends, and scientific advancements has helped Thermo Fisher Scientific expand its offerings and position itself at the forefront of the life sciences industry.