# Julie-Ann Cabana

> Julie-Ann Cabana is the Chief Marketing Officer of Altasciences, where she translates complex early-stage drug development capabilities into a people-centered brand. Her path runs from an entry-level role at a Montreal biotech through account management, global marketing, six years in China, business development in Kansas City, and the 2019 unification of several businesses under the Altasciences identity.

- **Role:** Chief Marketing Officer at Altasciences
- **Organizations:** Origenix Technologies, CTBR Bio-Research, Charles River Laboratories, WuXi AppTec, Altasciences
- **Education:** MBA, HEC Montréal, Bachelor of Applied Science, Concordia University
- **Known for:** Led Altasciences' 2019 brand unification and website launch., Built a career across Canada, China, and the United States in business development and marketing roles., Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at Altasciences in 2021.

## Career timeline

- **1998** — Began her life-sciences career at Montreal biotechnology company Origenix Technologies.
- **2003** — Joined CTBR Bio-Research in account management and later became Head of Marketing for its Montreal facility.
- **2008** — Moved to China to help Charles River Laboratories establish its Shanghai location, serving in business development and later global preclinical marketing.
- **2011** — Joined WuXi AppTec in Suzhou as Executive Director of Business Development for Preclinical Services, managing staff in China and the United States.
- **2014** — Returned to North America and joined Altasciences as Executive Director of Business Development, initially leading business development for the Kansas City operation.
- **2016** — Promoted to Vice President, Business Development at Altasciences.
- **2017** — Became Vice President, Marketing and Commercial Integration.
- **2019** — Led the rollout of a unified Altasciences brand and website.
- **2021** — Appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Altasciences.

## Achievements

- Led Altasciences' 2019 brand unification and website launch.
- Built a career across Canada, China, and the United States in business development and marketing roles.
- Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at Altasciences in 2021.
- Featured on the 2025 cover of HealthCare Plus 24's Strategic Minds issue.
- Helped establish the Charles River Laboratories Shanghai location in 2008.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Shared an Altasciences behind-the-scenes video focused on the people and process inside a clinical trial facility.
- **2025-12** — Wrote publicly about building teams around trust, candor, complementary perspectives, and shared improvement.
- **2025-03** — Featured in a HealthCare Plus 24 cover profile about science, strategy, and human-centered marketing.

## Links

- Website: https://www.altasciences.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ann-cabana-5633bb29

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