Mic***PhD
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005 - 2007)
- Degree: Master of Business Administration - MBA
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management (2005 - 2007)
- Degree: MBA
- Field of Study: Entrepreneurship and Technology Strategy
- Description: • Teaching Assistant - New Enterprises (Prof. Noubar Afeyan) • Life Science Panel Lead - MIT Venture Capital Conference
UAB School of Medicine (2002 - 2005)
- Degree: PhD
- Field of Study: Cell Biology
- Description: • Research focus: Understanding the role of TGF-beta signaling in the development of the axial skeleton. • Invited speaker at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Conference, July 2003 • Authored publications in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, European Journal of Biochemistry and Developmental Biology
Skills:
Rare Diseases, Private Equity, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public Health
Work Experience:
Corporate Development at Maravai LifeSciences
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2021-03 to Present
- Description: Michael leads the corporate development function at Maravai, covering M&A, strategic partnerships, and investments.
Corporate Business Development at Illumina
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2018-05 to 2021-03
- Description: Corporate Business Development leader of inorganic strategy and partnerships in emerging clinical applications for genomics driven drug discovery, clinical development, and molecular diagnostics.
Global Health Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2016-01 to 2018-05
- Description: GM of Global Public Health business vertical within the Genetic Sciences Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Full matrix ownership of strategy, product development, R&D, marketing, and commercial execution. Corporate leader of genetic analysis initiatives for (1) National Public Health Surveillance for infectious and genetic diseases, (2) Global pandemic response, and (3) Strategic relationship owner for global NGO partnerships.
Strategy & Corporate Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2013-03 to 2016-01
- Description: • Genomic Platforms Strategy Leader (NGS, qPCR, CE) • Corporate Strategy Leader, Life Technologies (acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific, 2014) Corporate and Divisional Strategy Leader, responsible for the development of annual strategic plans, advisory support for M&A and BD deal teams, early engagement with strategic partners, and management of consulting services.
Corporate Development at Novartis, Molecular Diagnostics
- Location: Greater San Diego Area
- Duration: 2012-01 to 2012-12
- 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 significant employment gaps are evident. A minor gap of a few weeks between 2012-12 and 2013-03 is common in transitions and does not indicate disruption.
All roles are within life sciences, biotech, and molecular diagnostics, demonstrating a consistent industry focus.
Past short tenure at Novartis (12 months) introduces some instability signal, but subsequent roles show multi-year durations with increasing scope, mitigating overall risk.
Educational background (PhD in life sciences, MIT Sloan MBA, and related chemistry/physiology degrees) directly supports senior corporate development roles in biotech and pharma.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Corporate Development Officer95% fit
Extensive leadership across M&A, partnerships, and investments in top life sciences firms, with current C-level-like responsibility at Maravai. MBA plus PhD strongly supports strategic, financial, and operational rigor required at the C-suite level.
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development90% fit
Proven track record of driving inorganic growth and strategic partnerships across genomics, diagnostics, and biopharma. Experience aligns with SVP-level ownership of global BD and strategy.
Vice President / Head of Corporate Strategy & Development88% fit
Deep experience in strategy development, portfolio planning, and partner management; fits a high-level role focusing on long-range strategic planning and deal execution.
Global Head of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances83% fit
Strong history managing global NGO partnerships and cross-functional alliances; suitable for a role overseeing multi-regional partnerships and external collaborations.
Senior Director / Vice President, Business Development & Licensing (Rare Diseases)78% fit
Rare diseases expertise and BD/ Licensing focus align with growth-stage biotech needs; well-suited for leading licensing initiatives and external collaborations in a disease-focused company.
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