Kathryn Penkus Corzo, bit.bio

This week on Careers in Discovery, we sat down with Kathryn Penkus Corzo, President & COO of bit.bio, to talk about her journey from clinical pharmacy to leading a company at the forefront of cell therapy and drug discovery. Kathryn shared how bit.bio is using machine learning and cell coding to create scalable, precision-engineered human cells - both for research and as potential therapies. She also reflected on her career path, from cold calling her way into Roche in Switzerland to leadership roles at Lilly, Sanofi, and Takeda, and why taking risks, embracing change, and working internationally shaped her success. We also talked about culture, mentorship, and knowing when to push yourself - and why stepping outside your comfort zone is the key to real growth. A great conversation with a leader who’s driving the future of cell therapy.