About
Driving innovation
Let’s work together to drive innovation forward, ensuring next wave of biotech breakthroughs doesn’t just Remain in the lab— but transforms lives worldwide.
Our clients don’t stand still—they test boundaries, challenge norms, and pursue the breakthroughs that redefine what’s possible.
At Pinnacle, we empower biotech startups and scale-ups with strategic guidance, deep market insight, and access to a powerful network. Backed by over 50 years of combined experience in biopharma business development, we help accelerate innovation and turn potential into market success.
We empower companies with the strategies, connections, and executional enchantments required to transcend these challenges and ascend to the heights of triumph within the global biotech realm.
Our team
Our People & leadership
At Pinnacle Biopartners, we are defined by our people. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in biotechnology, business development, and strategic
growth—and we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture where innovation thrives.
We believe the best solutions come from collaboration. That’s why we work closely with a trusted network of expert advisors across key areas of the biotech ecosystem. Their insight and specialized expertise are integral to our approach, allowing us to deliver tailored, forward-thinking guidance that helps our clients navigate complexity and achieve meaningful success.
Elena Rivas
CEO & Executive partner
CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle Biopartners, with extensive experience in biotechnology and innovation. She specializes in business strategy and international market expansion, particularly in the U.S. Her strong leadership and vast network enable her to drive transformative projects efficiently.
Imran Nasrullah
Executive Partner-US Market Access & Strategy
Xavier Velasco
Executive Partner-Business and Operational
Charo Cospedal
Executive Partner-Regulatory Affairs & Manufacturing
Pablo Caño
Executive Partner-Strategic communication and Marketing
Phylosophy
Because when innovation becomes reality,
lives change – and that´s the future we´re here to build.
Our Mission
To provide biotech startups and
scale-ups with the strategic guidance,
market insight and expert network they
need to grow with confidence, navigate
complexity and make lasting impact in
the life sciences industry.
Our Purpose
To accelerate the success of biotech
visionaries—empowering them to bring
transformative science to life and
improve global health outcomes.
Our aspiration
At Pinnacle Biopartners, we believe that
breakthrough ideas are just the beginning.
Our aspiration is to bridge the gap between
scientific innovation and real-world impact.
We partner with biotech startups and
scale-ups to transform bold concepts into
tangible solutions.
Values
Collaboration
We believe innovation happens
when the right people connect.
We foster strong
partnerships—with clients,
advisors and within our team—to
spark ideas and deliver results.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest
standards, bringing deep
expertise, thoughtful strategy
and a commitment to quality in
everything we do.
Impact-Driven
We focus on what truly
matters—supporting science
that has the power to change
lives and guiding companies
toward meaningful,
measurable success.