Anne Woods
Managing Director, Life Science & Healthcare
Anne Woods
RBCx
Managing Director, Life Science & Healthcare
Anne is the Managing Director of Life Sciences & Healthcare at RBCx where she leads the banks efforts in the sector across Canada. Born and raised in Toronto, Anne brings over 25 years of experience in life sciences and capital markets, with 15 years of experience within pharma and biotech. Prior to RBCx, Anne launched and led the Life Sciences and Healthcare practice in Canada for Silicon Valley Bank.
Anne is a member of the executive at Life Sciences Ontario and also sits on the boards of the Ontario Biotech Innovation Organization, Ontario Genomics and Exactis. An active member of the Canadian life sciences community, she is a regular panelist and contributor to podcasts and various publications. Anne also offers coaching and advice to early-stage founders, reinforcing her passion for nurturing the ecosystem and enabling the next generation of changemakers to push their next breakthrough forward.
Anne holds a BSc from McGill University, an MA in leadership from the University of Guelph, and became a CFA Charterholder in 2001.