Christopher Kiesel is the Director of Member Engagement at NewYorkBIO, bringing over a decade of expertise in sales and business development, with a recent focus on the life sciences sector. Over the past three years, Chris has leveraged his extensive experience to support small, emerging, and established life science companies in identifying and addressing organizational gaps to achieve their milestone and funding objectives. 

Chris’s consultative approach has evolved into a genuine passion for advancing the life sciences community. He is dedicated to fostering new connections and strengthening the ecosystem to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. In his current role, Chris is responsible for cultivating and expanding relationships within NewYorkBIO's network, while partnering with members and stakeholders to elevate and refine the organization’s benefits. 

Residing in Neshanic Station, NJ, Chris continues to be a driving force in building a robust and collaborative life sciences community.