Jason Hein

Jason Hein serves as the Sr. Director of Corporate Development & Portfolio Strategy at Codexis, Inc., where responsibilities include collaborating with business leaders to address strategic questions and refine opportunities for corporate and portfolio development. Since October 2020, Jason has co-owned Hein Family Kitchen, which produces Papa's Original Salsa, maintaining the brand's tradition of using natural ingredients. Prior experience includes roles at LGC, Biosearch Technologies, where Jason was a Strategic Development Manager, supporting the company's inorganic growth strategy, and as a Market Segment Manager, responsible for the Agrigenomics sector strategy. Earlier roles include Business Development Manager at SurModics and various positions within the scientific domain. Jason holds an MBA from the UMN Carlson School of Management and advanced degrees in Cell and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from St. Cloud State University.