Title: Vice President of Program Alliance Management

Company: Retrotope

Location: Philo, Calif.

Celebrating her first as vice president of program alliance management for retrotope, Autumn Ehnow garners 21 years in the clinical pharmaceutical arena, having become an expert in project management. An innovative pharmaceutical developer, her oversees a strategic team that maintains relationships with clients. Ms. Ehnow specifically manages product development process for new products, management of development programs and partner ventures.

Initially, Ms. Ehnow became involved in her profession because of her background, as well as that of her family’s, many of whom are in the medical industry. Advice she would share to the younger generation of women would be, “Seek opportunities that make you happy, having a passion and drive for what you do. Having mentorship and learning from peers to succeed have helped her as well.” In five years, Ms. Ehnow intends to be a part of product development around the globe.