Life Science Partner Press Releases - News & Recent Placements

BD Biosciences Recruits Jim Carraher to Become Director, Program Management of Cellular Analysis Business

September 25, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits proven project management leader at Dade Behring and Syva Company Life Science Partner announces the placement of James (Jim) D. Carraher, formerly director of program management at Pelikan Technologies, to become the director of program management, cellular analysis business unit at BD Biosciences. BD Biosciences, a division of Becton, Dickinson and […]

Steven Damon Joins Altea Therapeutics as VP, Business Development

September 8, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places drug delivery executive to guide business development Life Science Partner announced the placement of Steven Damon as vice president, business development at Altea Therapeutics. Hired August 22, 2005, Damon will be responsible for leading activities in product licensing, product pipeline analysis and assessment of competitive products and technologies. In particular, he […]

PrognostiX Welcomes Mark Willig as new CEO

July 18, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places entrepreneurial-minded sales exec to lead Cleveland Clinic’s diagnostic services spin-off Life Science Partner announces the placement of Mark R.Willig, as CEO, at Cleveland-based PrognostiX, Inc. As the company’s chief executive, Willig will lead product development and commercialization of technology while overseeing finance and marketing strategy. A medical diagnostics company founded by […]

Amy Boyle Joins International Team at St. Jude Medical

April 10, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places cardio device industry executive to guide international strategy, marketing and product launches. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Amy Boyle as vice president, marketing of the International Division at St. Jude Medical, Inc. For the company’s International Division, encompassing Canada, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand, Boyle will […]

PrognostiX Board Welcomes Dr. Vijay Aggarwal

April 1, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits industry veteran to board of directors for emerging cardiovascular diagnostics firm Life Science Partner announces the placement of Vijay Aggarwal, Ph.D., as a member of the board of directors for PrognostiX, Inc. Basing its work largely on research from The Cleveland Clinic, PrognostiX focuses on the role of inflammatory processes in […]

Medtronic Hires Kathy Lewis As A Clinical Information Solutions Director

November 29, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places IT product development and customer service expert in lead technology role Life Science Partner announces the placement of Kathy Lewis, MPH, as director for Paceart and clinic practice management solutions at Medtronic, Inc. in Minneapolis. In this new position, Lewis will lead market analysis and strategic planning efforts, oversee customer relationships, […]

Shelley Hartman Tapped To Lead GMP Companies

November 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places healthcare industry strategist and investment banker to guide medical device company. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Shelley Hartman as president and chief executive officer for GMP Companies, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to her overall responsibilities for global strategy, finance, and operations, Hartman will direct GMP Companies’ […]

Adherex Selects Brian Huber As Chief Scientific Officer

October 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner connects accomplished research executive with cancer therapeutics company Life Science Partner announces the placement of Brian E. Huber, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer (CSO) at Adherex Technologies, Inc., in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. As CSO, Huber will lead a 20-person research and development team focused on the preclinical development of compounds. […]

Rajesh Malik Chosen To Lead Clinical Development – Adherex

September 7, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places pharmaceutical veteran and oncology specialist as chief medical officer ATLANTA, Georgia – September 7, 2004 – Life Science Partner announces the placement of Rajesh K. Malik, M.B., Ch.B. as chief medical officer at Adherex Technologies, Inc., in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. With the position, Malik takes responsibility for the clinical […]

Sandy White to Lead Technology Transfer for UAB Research

June 1, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places pharma and business development veteran to champion commercialization at Birmingham’s nationally-acclaimed research center. Life Science Partner announces the placement of William S. “Sandy” White as chief executive officer at the UAB Research Foundation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). White will guide patenting, commercializing and licensing efforts for products […]