Darja Nelson
Operating Partner, Bridgewest Ventures
Process Solutions Commercial Lead, Merck
Helena Tellier is Merck Life Science’s Process Solutions Commercial Lead collaborating with emerging biotechs, research institutes, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand. She supports organisations in advancing biotechnology and next-generation platforms from process development through to biomanufacturing.
Helena is committed to strengthening the ANZ life sciences ecosystem and championing sustainable practices within bioprocessing. She actively supports initiatives that reduce laboratory and industry waste, optimise resource use, and align commercial strategy with environmental responsibility — ensuring innovation delivers both patient impact and long-term industry sustainability.
Operating Partner, Bridgewest Ventures
Director of Science and Innovation, BioSouth
Chief Innovation Expertise Officer, Callaghan Innovation
Executive Director, Healthcare, Research at E&P Financial Group