Inspired by science.

We are Molequl, a San Diego-based, independent branding and design agency that has been partnering with visionary life science brands for over 15 years. Our passion lies in building brands that showcase our clients’ life-changing innovations with clarity, precision and power.


Our partners

Since 2006, Molequl has partnered with life sciences companies of all sizes, from ambitious startups to global corporations. We work with clients in biotech, precision medicine, pharma, healthcare, and more.

biolabs logo
23andMe logo
QuantumSi logo
bio-techne logo
ResMed logo
Salk logo
Nucleai logo
Omniome logo
UCSD logo
Harbinger Health logo

Agency leadership

Molequl’s leadership team represents 40+ years of combined life sciences industry experience. They are actively involved in every project, leading their respective teams and areas of expertise to ensure successful outcomes.

Portrait of David Traina
David Traina Founder and CEO

David is widely recognized as one of the industry’s most influential brand visionaries. Over the past 20+ years, he has catalyzed life sciences branding through strategic thinking, bold clarity and relentless creativity that has transformed the space.

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Portrait of Mark Gallo
Mark Gallo Chief Creative Officer

For the past 20 years Mark has led the creative team responsible for some of the most transformative brand identities and experiences in the life science industry.

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Portrait of Matt Bachmann
Matt Bachmann Chief Strategy Officer

Matt is a nationally renowned thinker, writer and strategist with over 25 years of life science branding and advertising experience. He has proven expertise translating complex scientific concepts into concise messages that resonate with all audiences.

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Portrait of Kristi Jones
Kristi Jones Director of Account Services

With over two decades of life science account management expertise, Kristi specializes in fostering strong client relationships, efficient project management, precise production coordination, and meticulous management of account financials.

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Portrait of Joe Ross
Joe Ross Creative Director

Joe is an international award-winning designer whose primary focuses include logo, brand identity, and packaging design.

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Portrait of Brandy Maciejewski
Brandy Maciejewski Finance Director

Brandy brings over 25 years of experience in financial management and strategic planning. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the life science industry, Brandy ensures that every project is delivered on budget and beyond expectations.

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Scientific 
advisory board

Our Scientific Advisory Board, composed of some of the most experienced professionals in the life science industry, contributes their expertise to agency projects as needed. Their invaluable insights ensure our clients receive cutting-edge strategies and informed guidance tailored to the unique challenges of the life sciences sector.

Portrait of Paul Abel
Paul Abel, PhD
 Managing Partner, Blue Research

Paul Abel, Ph.D. is managing director of Blue Research, a global reseaerch firm specializing in life science.

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Portrait of Lisa Boyette
Lisa Boyette, MD, PhD Global Development Lead and Senior Director of Clinical Development, Gilead Biosciences

Dr. Lisa Boyette is a renowned expert in rare disease clinical research and development, with extensive experience from preclinical phases through Phase III.

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Portrait of Burt De Mill
Burt De Mill Principal, BDM Consulting Services

Burt De Mill is a 20-year veteran of the CLIA/CAP certified clinical diagnostics industry, with a distinguished track record of product launches and commercial success at numerous early stage companies.

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Portrait of William Dietrich
William Dietrich Director, Regional Marketing, Americas, Thermo Fisher Scientific

William Dietrich currently serves as the Director, Regional Market Development, Americas Region for the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD) within Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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Portrait of Patrik Eimerman
Patrick Eimerman, PhD VP Business Development & Partnerships, SAGA Diagnostics

Patrick Eimerman has proven and deep experience in genomics, life science tools, liquid biopsy, and molecular diagnostics product development, commercialization, and partnering.

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Portrait of Kim Kennedy
Kim Kennedy Former Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, UC San Diego Health

Kim Kennedy is an executive with over 30 years of experience in health sciences, higher
education, and professional services marketing, communications, and public affairs
management.

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Lindsay Mateo, MBA Chief Commercial Officer, Weave

Lindsay Mateo brings to the team 20 years of expertise in Healthcare and Life Sciences, spanning therapeutics, diagnostics, SaaS, and big data.

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Portrait of Tracey Saenz
Tracey Saenz VP, Marketing, Indr, Inc.

Tracey Saenz is a marketing leader who has grown brands for 24 years. As Senior Brand Manager at Illumina, she spearheaded Illumina’s brand expansion from research to clinical markets.

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