Vice President of AI Biology and Translation

Sara is Vice President and Global Head of AI Biology and Translation at Genentech, where she leads a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and computational biologists focused on applying artificial intelligence to drug discovery. Her work centers on developing advanced predictive models to understand genetic perturbations, tissue dynamics, and patient outcomes, with the goal of accelerating research and improving decision-making across the drug development pipeline.

With a background spanning academia and industry, Sara brings deep expertise at the intersection of AI and biology, using data-driven approaches to better understand complex biological systems and design more effective studies. She is passionate about integrating computational and experimental science to advance precision medicine and ultimately improve patient outcomes.