Malaika Dower

Associate Director & Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Malaika Dower joined CZ Biohub San Francisco from Aktana, where she served as the HR leader for the company’s R&D function. She brings over a decade of experience in human resources for life sciences, specializing in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and employee growth. Dower has held senior HR roles in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, leading global talent reviews and strategic workforce planning and designing talent development initiatives. Her work included partnering with leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia to shape organizational design and succession planning, contributing to key functional growth and employee success.

Dower’s focus is on fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace culture while maintaining a commitment to aligning people strategies with organizational goals.

Malaika Dower