About me
James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP returned to Tulane in 2015 after establishing the open science functions for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus, one of the most innovative experiments in scientific research. His career also includes functioning as a chemist for Rhône-Poulenc Rorer, launching the “new media” division for the syndicated daily news show EXTRA, elevating knowledge transfer and corporate partnerships at the University of Illinois, and founding the Innovation and Engagement functions at the University of Louisville. With a career defined by creating and evolving functions that propel organizations forward, he could not pass up the chance do so for the institution (and in the city) that is always closest to his heart.
As Chief Strategy Officer, he serves as the principal biotech business development strategist and connectivity officer to industry, venture capital and other external collaborators; as well as overseeing marketing & communications, evolving brands to reflect their current state and future goals, working on change-oriented special projects, and crisis management. He is exceptionally proud to count among his accomplishments a hospital partner transition to develop a new premier academic medical center and refreshing the “Tulane Medicine” suite of branding tools. James co-hosts the “Bio on the Bayou” Podcast, is the Board Treasurer and on the executive committee for the industry association the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, and co-chairs the technology transfer committee for BIO. He is a former Chair of the Board of ATTP (the international organization for knowledge transfer professional accreditation), and served on the Boards of AUTM, NACRO and the BioJudiciary Project. Seeing the world through the collaborative and forward-thinking lens of “What if we…”, he works to develop win-win endpoints for all and ensure an optimal enterprise experience.
