S3 E22, Theresa Tribble - Entrepreneur & Life Sciences Leader

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Sharron Cox sits down with Theresa Tribble, a dynamic entrepreneur and life sciences leader whose career has taken her from health policy and MBA halls to some of the most innovative companies in biotech.Theresa has led strategy and growth at Everlywell, BigHat Biosciences, and Droplet Biosciences, and now she’s preparing to summit Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the 2026 Timmerman Traverse — raising $1M+ for early-career cancer researchers.This conversation is honest, bold, and full of insight for anyone navigating their own career pivots or seeking purpose in the path less traveled.We talk about:Why she’s drawn to companies that “should already exist”The difference between mentors and sponsors (and how to find both)What made Everlywell the riskiest — and most rewarding — moveLeadership without a science background (and why it works)The climb of a lifetime for cancer researchHer personal checklist for knowing when to say “yes” to an idea📌 Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Meet Theresa Tribble02:00 – Her unexpected path into life sciences05:00 – Working at Everlywell: a bold career leap08:30 – Finding purpose in patient proximity11:00 – How she evaluates new ideas and career moves14:30 – Mentorship vs sponsorship18:00 – BigHat Biosciences and Droplet: different models, shared mission22:00 – Career pivot tips for people outside the lab25:00 – Timmerman Traverse: climbing Kilimanjaro for cancer research30:00 – Advice for building a career with meaning🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends strategy, mission, and a whole lot of heart.