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Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2000 - 2002)
- Degree: MBA
- Field of Study: MEM
- Description:
Bettis Reactor Engineering School (1995 - 1996)
- Degree: Certificate (Navy-equivalent MS)
- Field of Study: Nuclear Engineering
- Description:
Stanford University (1990 - 1994)
- Degree: BS, BA
- Field of Study: Physics, Political Science
- Description:
Skills:
Business Development, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development
Work Experience:
VP, Corporate Development at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States
- Duration: 2024-11 to Present
- Description:
VP, Global Strategic Marketing at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States
- Duration: 2020-05 to 2024-10
- Description:
Advisor, Government Contracting at AstraZeneca
- Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- Duration: 2020-03 to 2020-05
- Description:
Vice President & Head for CV, Renal, Metabolic, & Infectious Disease, Partnering & Strategy at MedImmune
- Location: Gaithersburg, MD
- Duration: 2013-06 to 2020-03
- Description:
Vice President, Corporate Development & Government Project Management at MedImmune
- Location: Gaithersburg, MD
- Duration: 2010-07 to 2013-06
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No employment gaps evident; chronology shows continuous roles from 2010 onward, with only a brief 2-month advisory assignment in 2020 that did not create a gap.
All roles are within biotech/pharma and life sciences; positions at MedImmune, AstraZeneca, and Aurinia demonstrate consistent industry relevance.
Strong tenure in major organizations (MedImmune ~7 years; Aurinia 4+ years across two roles); the 2020 AstraZeneca assignment was short-term and not indicative of instability.
MBA from Kellogg aligns with senior corporate development, strategy, and marketing leadership roles; education supports strategic business leadership in biopharma.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO)97% fit
Demonstrated breadth in corporate development, alliances, and strategy at VP level with MedImmune and Aurinia; Kellogg MBA complements strategic leadership for a C-suite role.
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy93% fit
Directly aligns with current senior leadership experience and track record of driving growth through partnerships and strategic initiatives.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances90% fit
Extensive partnering experience across therapeutic areas makes the candidate a strong fit for building and managing external collaborations.
Vice President, Global Commercial Strategy & Marketing88% fit
Proven global marketing leadership and experience shaping commercial strategy in biotech/pharma markets; suitable for senior marketing leadership.
Advisor, Government Contracts & Policy Strategy85% fit
Experience with government contracting and policy strategy adds value in regulated environments and cross-sector collaborations.
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