Managing Director, Investor Relations and Business Development at Biotechnology Industry Organization
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Managing Director, Investor Relations and Business Development at Biotechnology Industry Organization
- Past
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- Director, Investor Relations and Business Development at Biotechnology Industry Organization
- Biotechnology Analyst at Lehman Brothers
- Analyst Intern at Novartis BioVenture Fund
- Part Time Ski Instructor at Vail Resorts
- Education
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- The Scripps Research Institute
- St. Olaf College
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- Industry
- Biotechnology
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John Craighead’s Summary
John Craighead, Ph.D. is the Managing Director of Investor Relations and Business Development with the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). Dr. Craighead is responsible for BIO’s business development programs as well as business and policy outreach to the investment community.
Prior to joining BIO, Dr. Craighead was a Biotechnology Analyst at Lehman Brothers and the Novartis BioVenture Fund. In his research coverage of the biotechnology industry at Lehman Brothers he published over 300 reports evaluating products in therapeutic categories including oncology, immunology and infectious disease.
Dr. Craighead is a National Science Foundation Fellowship recipient and received his Ph.D. in cell biology from the Kellogg School of Science and Technology at The Scripps Research Institute. He has authored numerous scientific papers in the field of eukaryotic transcription regulation, holds a B.A. in chemistry and molecular biology from St. Olaf College, and was awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship as an undergraduate.
John Craighead’s Specialties:
Valuation Analysis, Market Research, Forecasting & Modeling, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Capital Markets, Idea Generation, Investment Strategy, Team Building
John Craighead’s Experience
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Managing Director, Investor Relations and Business Development
Biotechnology Industry Organization
(Non-Profit; Biotechnology industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
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Director, Investor Relations and Business Development
Biotechnology Industry Organization
(Non-Profit; Biotechnology industry)
November 2007 — June 2009 (1 year 8 months)
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Biotechnology Analyst
Lehman Brothers
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LEH; Capital Markets industry)
July 2004 — June 2007 (3 years )
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Analyst Intern
Novartis BioVenture Fund
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NVS; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
September 2003 — March 2004 (7 months)
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Part Time Ski Instructor
Vail Resorts
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; MTN; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
January 2000 — March 2004 (4 years 3 months)
John Craighead’s Education
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The Scripps Research Institute
PhD , Cell Biology , 2000 — 2004
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow
Kellogg School of Science and Technology
Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences
Dissertation titled “Structural Basis of Transcription Regulation” -
St. Olaf College
BA , Chemistry and Molecular Biology , 1996 — 2000
Liberal arts education with emphasis on written and verbal communication, physical science, social science, and ethics.
Chemistry Major with Distinction
Molecular Biology Concentration- Activities and Societies:
- Elected Student Government Association Financial Officer
Additional Information
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St. Olaf College Alumni Group -
TSRI Kellogg School Students and Alumni -
Certified Licensing Professionals
