Vera Grossmann, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Since joining Foundation Medicine in 2017, Grossmann has played a key role in establishing and driving sustainable growth at the company’s site in Penzberg, Germany. Over the past seven years, under her leadership the site has grown in capacity, lab space and personnel. Her strong focus on people and culture has led Foundation Medicine Penzberg to be recognized as a top place to work in Germany for the past three consecutive years. In addition, she has also established and fostered key collaborations with Roche and Foundation Medicine international partners in Europe and Asia.
Current Open Roles on the Team:
Some of the most meaningful learning happens when people step outside their day-to-day work and get a broader view of what’s happening beyond their role.
That's why employees across Foundation Medicine have opportunities to rotate, take on new projects, and build skills outside their own team to contribute in ways they never expected. ENRICH, our Global Operations rotational program, is a great example
Learn more about this program here.
Through our partnership with Bioversity, we aim to make the life sciences industry inclusive and equitable, ensuring everyone has a chance to contribute to and benefit from advancements in biotechnology.
Read more about our involvement, why our VP of Talent Acquisition, Ian Ide, joined the board of Bioversity, and hear the inspiring stories of Christina and Lazaro, two inspiring graduates of the program who brought their passion and talent to our team.
"When we say that our passion is personal, we wholeheartedly mean it. Seeing my son go through numerous cancer treatments pushed me to want to make a difference in someone else’s cancer journey. To be able to help and to do it for a living? It’s a special thing."
- Keisha, Associate Director of Client Services
Learn more about our US Client Services team from Keisha here.
Foundation Medicine GmbH Client Services
Client Services is the communication bridge from Foundation Medicine to our external partners. In Penzberg, we work directly with Roche’s customer care team to support our European stakeholders.
Read more about Verena’s experience as a Sr. Client Services Associate in Penzberg.
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