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Agnes Lenagh

Plattsmouth,NE

Summary

Visionary business strategist with over a decade of experience in shaping product and partnership strategy through market analysis, IP portfolio development, and commercialization planning. Skilled in strategic alignment, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration, with a strong track record of optimizing processes and delivering impactful results.


Trusted partner known for building innovation pipelines, mentoring cross-functional teams, and driving long-term value across global markets. Board advisor and advocate for inclusive leadership, bridging science and strategy to accelerate impact across research-driven and market-facing ventures.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Business Development

Streck
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Delivered executive-level guidance to shape business development strategy for a global leader in quality control and sample stabilization products.
  • Established strong relationships with strategic industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
  • Directed IP portfolio management and commercialization strategy in collaboration with external legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
  • Led a high-performing team by overseeing daily operations, implementing targeted training plans, and promoting a culture of continuous innovation through staff engagement and professional development support

Business Development Manager

Streck
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Directed Business Development team operations, driving strategic initiatives, performance excellence, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Expanded market footprint by identifying new opportunities and cultivating trusted relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
  • Mentored team members in market analysis and IP diligence, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in innovation and continuous improvement.

Business Development & Intellectual Property Analyst

Streck
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Managed Streck’s global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, with a focus on strategic protection and commercialization.
  • Chaired the IP Committee, leading portfolio reviews and shaping business-driven protection and enforcement strategies.
  • Conducted competitive intelligence, FTO searches, and IP landscape analyses to guide product development and enforcement.
  • Negotiated and managed IP-related agreements, including licensing, sponsored research, and confidentiality contracts.

Business Development Associate

Streck
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Scouted emerging technologies and developed a partner ecosystem with academic and industry collaborators.
  • Supported transactions, including Licenses, NDAs, Sponsored Research, Technical Service, and Material Transfer Agreements.
  • Researched and recommended strategic partnerships and product acquisition opportunities to drive company growth.

Licensing Specialist

UNeMed Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Evaluated biomedical innovations for commercial potential and guided faculty through the tech transfer process, from IP positioning to industry outreach.
  • Supported licensing and research transactions by drafting and negotiating NDAs, MTAs, Sponsored Research, and IP License agreements, while contributing to SBIR proposals and prototype development grants.
  • Designed and led the inaugural UNeMed Boot Camp, educating participants on technology transfer fundamentals and accelerating institutional innovation literacy.

Licensing Associate

UNeMed Corporation
06.2012 - 06.2015
  • Facilitated technology transfer through targeted outreach and market research.
  • Coordinated communication between potential licensors and inventors to resolve any issues or disputes that arose during the diligence and license negotiations.

Education

MiniMBA in Marketing -

Marketing Week
07.2025

MiniMBA Certificate - Business Administration & Management

University of Nebraska At Omaha
04.2025

Madison Women’s Network Mentorship Program

Madison Industries
12-2024

Leadership Development Program

Streck
04-2020

Ph.D. - Pharmacology & Experimental Neuroscience

University of Nebraska Medical Center
12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Puerto Rico
01.2006

Skills

  • Strategic partnerships
  • Market research & strategy development
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Innovation pipeline architecture
  • IP strategy & portfolio management
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Clear communication of complex scientific concepts
  • Inclusive leadership & mentorship
  • Developing high-performing teams

Board & Advisory Roles

Board of Directors 

  • Patient Centric Sampling Interest Group (PCSIG) | Aug 2025 – Present
  • Ceres Nanosciences, Inc. | Dec 2024 – Aug 2025

Advisory Committee

  • Nebraska Women in STEM | Jan 2022 – Present
  • Nebraska Women in Bioscience (Bio Nebraska) | Jan 2021 – Present

Timeline

Associate Director of Business Development

Streck
01.2024 - 08.2025

Business Development Manager

Streck
08.2022 - 05.2024

Business Development & Intellectual Property Analyst

Streck
08.2019 - 08.2022

Business Development Associate

Streck
01.2017 - 08.2019

Licensing Associate

UNeMed Corporation
06.2012 - 06.2015

Licensing Specialist

UNeMed Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2017

MiniMBA in Marketing -

Marketing Week

MiniMBA Certificate - Business Administration & Management

University of Nebraska At Omaha

Madison Women’s Network Mentorship Program

Madison Industries

Leadership Development Program

Streck

Ph.D. - Pharmacology & Experimental Neuroscience

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Puerto Rico

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