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 — move
Leadership without a science background (and why it works)
The climb of a lifetime for cancer research
Her personal checklist for knowing when to say “yes” to an idea
📌 Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Theresa Tribble
02:00 – Her unexpected path into life sciences
05:00 – Working at Everlywell: a bold career leap
08:30 – Finding purpose in patient proximity
11:00 – How she evaluates new ideas and career moves
14:30 – Mentorship vs sponsorship
18:00 – BigHat Biosciences and Droplet: different models, shared mission
22:00 – Career pivot tips for people outside the lab
25:00 – Timmerman Traverse: climbing Kilimanjaro for cancer research
30:00 – Advice for building a career with meaning
🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends strategy, mission, and a whole lot of heart.
