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Elena G is a Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), one of the world’s largest venture capital firms headquartered in Menlo Park, California. In her role, she is involved in sourcing, due diligence, and supporting investments, working closely with portfolio companies through all growth stages. NEA’s focus is predominantly on technology and healthcare sectors, where Elena contributes to identifying innovative startups and guiding them to market leadership.
Prior to joining NEA, Elena served as Director of Market Development and Vice President of Business Development at Johnson & Johnson, gaining strategic development experience within the healthcare industry. Her responsibilities ranged from business expansion initiatives to fostering partnerships and advancing market strategy, providing her with deep expertise in healthcare commercialization and corporate growth.
Elena holds degrees in Business Administration and Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and The University of Manchester. She is recognized for her expertise in healthcare, business development, and investment strategy, with significant achievements in driving market-entry for new technologies and mentoring early-stage founders within NEA’s portfolio. Her career reflects a strong commitment to innovation across healthcare and technology investment.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Enterprise Associates (NEA) | Partner | Jan 2022 to Present | Focused on funding innovative startups and companies in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health, and helping companies in a wide range of industries, including life science... |
| Johnson & Johnson | Director of Market Development | Jan 2020 to Jan 2021 | Led the strategic development of long-term partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to ensure Johnson & Johnson products were marketed in these h... |
| Johnson & Johnson | Vice President of Business Development | Jan 2018 to Jan 2020 | Overseeing the expansion of innovative healthcare solutions with a particular focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare data and medical devices. I work closely with R&D and ma... |
| AstraZeneca | Senior Operations Manager | Jan 2017 to Jun 2018 | I led a team that worked to optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes to ensure that new products were brought to market efficiently. In addition, I coordinated the launch of several key drugs... |
| AstraZeneca | Business Development Manager | Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 | I was responsible for identifying business opportunities in key markets and managing relationships with healthcare providers, private organizations and government. My responsibilities include overseei... |
| AstraZeneca | Business Development Assistant | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | My key responsibilities include conducting competitive analysis and providing insights into emerging healthcare needs, with a particular focus on oncology and respiratory treatments. I work closely wi... |
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Business Administration and Management, General
2010 — 2012
The University of Manchester
Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2010
Others at Nea Management Company, LLC (40)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner | Miami, FL , United States |
 | Partner | CA , United States |
 | Principal | New York, NY , United States |
 | Partner | Bethesda, MD , United States |
 | Principal | New York, NY , United States |
 | Senior Investment Manager | Menlo Park, CA , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | General Partner | Jupiter, FL , United States |
 | Chairman, CEO and Chief Investment Officer | United States |
 | Partner | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
