Elayne Wandler

Director, Programs & Partnerships | Accel-Rx Health Sciences Accelerator

Ms. Wandler draws on over 20 years experience as a health sciences executive and as an entrepreneur in the role of Director, Partnerships and Programs for Accel-Rx Health Sciences Accelerator.  Her background includes executive positions at Canadian biotech QLT Inc. as VP of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations and as VP of Business Development; and senior positions in market research, brand management and sales with the multinational Abbvie.

In addition to her corporate experience, Ms. Wandler has enjoyed success as an entrepreneur and business consultant. She built and ran a successful retail business for eight years that consistently ranked number 1 in consumer polls before being sold. As a consultant she provided business development, strategic planning, marketing and communications guidance to companies in a variety of sectors.

She received her bachelor’s degree in sciences (biochemistry) from the University of Alberta and an MBA from the University of British Columbia