Introducing BioSpace’s 2025 40 Under 40 Winners
Congratulations to our inaugural cohort. These young leaders hail from a range of business functions and highlight the values 40 Under 40 is designed to celebrate.
BioSpace’s 40 Under 40 honors 40 exemplary biotech and pharma professionals who have distinguished themselves in their companies and their field. All under the age of 40, these young leaders already demonstrate our industry’s values of innovation, impact and commitment to improving outcomes for patients.
BioSpace’s 40 Under 40 honors 40 exemplary biotech and pharma professionals who have distinguished themselves in their companies and their field. All under the age of 40, these young leaders already demonstrate our industry’s values of innovation, impact and commitment to improving outcomes for patients.
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Subsense
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Verona Pharma
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Apellis
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Coya Therapeutics
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Ensho Therapeutics
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Generate:Biomedicines
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Sumitomo Pharma America
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Arcturus Therapeutics
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Epicrispr Biotechnologies
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Forge Biologics
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Tr1x Bio
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Beacon Biosignals
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Genesis Therapeutics
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Stellaromics
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Cellares
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BigHat Biosciences
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Apogee Therapeutics
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Vedanta Biosciences
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Formation Bio
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Absci
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Scribe Therapeutics
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Cartography Biosciences
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Cellino Biotech
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AnaptysBio
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XEIA Venture Partners/Xylo Bio
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Montai Therapeutics/Flagship Pioneering
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
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Atomic AI
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Science 37
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Mirador Therapeutics
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
About BioSpace’s 40 Under 40
BioSpace’s 40 Under 40 to honors 40 exemplary biotech and pharma professionals who have distinguished themselves in their companies and their field. All under the age of 40, these young leaders already demonstrate our industry’s values of innovation, impact and commitment to improving outcomes for patients.
Eligibility Guidelines
In order to be eligible, the nominee:
- Must be based in the U.S.
- Must be 39 years of age or younger for the entire calendar year for which they are considered
- Must work in a leadership role in any size biotech or pharma company operating in the U.S.
- Must still be employed at the company for which they were nominated when winners are announced
Judging Criteria
BioSpace’s committee will be looking for evidence of the nominee’s achievements in each selection criteria:
- Vision and innovation
How has this individual’s vision or innovative thinking influenced their company’s practices? - Business impact
How has this individual contributed toward their company meeting business objectives? - Leadership
How do this individual’s leadership qualities impact their team and the wider organization? Industry? Community? - Commitment to health equity and serving patients
How do this individual’s accomplishments serve patients and contribute to improving health equity?
Selection Process
- Anyone can nominate an individual for consideration
- Nominees are required to complete an online submission
- All submitted material is confidential and will be reviewed solely by BioSpace
- All winners will be notified by September