BioHarvest Sciences adds key hires as company looks to ramp up CDMO Services Business Unit

–News Direct–

BioHarvest Sciences CEO Ilan Sobel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two key appointments in the areas of business development and science to lead important initiatives within the company’s newly launched CDMO Services Business Unit.

Sobel introduced Matt Zrebiec as the Vice President of Business Development, tasked with driving the sourcing and closing of new deals for the CDMO Business Unit. Zrebiec brings with him 23 years of experience in the branded specialty, biotech, generics, and CDMO pharmaceutical sector, positioning him well to contribute to BioHarvest’s growth and success in this area.

In addition, Sobel announced the appointment of Professor Itay Mayrose as Senior Artificial Intelligence Scientist, who will lead development initiatives within the CDMO Business Unit. Professor Mayrose is a globally recognized expert in plant computational genomics, known for his multidisciplinary approach that combines computer science with biological research. He has been instrumental in pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in genome editing and evolutionary studies, leading to groundbreaking discoveries published in prestigious scientific journals such as Nature, Science, and others.

These appointments signal BioHarvest’s commitment to driving innovation and excellence within its CDMO Services Business Unit, leveraging the expertise of seasoned professionals like Zrebiec and Professor Mayrose to advance the company’s strategic objectives and deliver value to its stakeholders.