Life Science Partner Press Releases - News & Recent Placements

Dennis W. Harris Joins Serologicals Executive Team as Vice President

May 10, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

To build Serologicals’ product portfolio, Life Science Partner recruits former Amersham Biotech head of North American R&D, global genomics. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Dennis W. Harris as vice president of research and development/business development and chief scientific officer at Serologicals Corporation in Norcross, Georgia. With the move, Harris becomes the senior leader […]

James Klein Selected by Adherex to Serve as CFO

April 23, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits pharma finance executive with entrepreneurial and global R&D experience Life Science Partner announces the placement of James A. Klein, Jr., as chief financial officer at Adherex Technologies, Inc., to be based in its new Research Triangle Park, North Carolina headquarters. Klein assumes overall responsibility for the company’s financial health and integrity. […]

Pat Maley Chosen To Lead Itamar Medical Into North American Markets

March 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places sales and marketing veteran to guide U.S.-based operations and commercialization for innovative medical device firm. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Patrick A. Maley as president, North America for Itamar Medical, Ltd. In this capacity, Maley assumes overall responsibility for U.S.-based operations. He will establish the company’s commercialization strategy; build […]

Greg Vaughn Selected To Lead Key Business Unit For Medtronic Sofamor Danek

March 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places business-savvy surgeon to manage promising new interventional spine therapy division. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Gregory J. Vaughn, MD, as general manager of the new interventional spine business unit, at Medtronic Sofamor Danek, a subsidiary of Medtronic. In his new role for the early-stage spinal therapy division, Dr. Vaughn […]

HealthSouth Selects Diane Munson as Divisional President

March 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner placement brings a broad portfolio of business management and leadership skills to outpatient rehabilitation division Life Science Partner announces the placement of Diane L. Munson as president of the outpatient rehabilitation division at Birmingham-based HealthSouth. In this role, Munson will lead a team of senior executives that oversees a 6,700-employee division with […]

Proxima Hires Webster for Senior Product Development Position

March 3, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner connects experienced medical product engineer with radiation delivery systems company: Life Science Partner announces the placement of R. Michael Webster as senior director of product development at Proxima Therapeutics in Alpharetta, Georgia. In this new capacity, Webster assumes overall responsibility for the development and improvement of products based upon the company’s proprietary […]

Medtronic Selects Lothar Krinke to Direct Biotechnology Initiatives

March 1, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner placement offers valuable experience in technology and commercialization assessment Life Science Partner announces the placement of Lothar Krinke, PhD, as senior director of biosciences technology development for Minneapolis-based Medtronic, Inc. In this new role, Krinke will lead new technology assessment efforts and manage relationships with key external partner institutions. Krinke will also […]

Jeanne Forbis Selected to Lead Medtronic Global Public and Media Relations

December 29, 2003/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruit an accomplished communicator, crisis manager and media expert Life Science Partner announces the placement of Jeanne Forbis as vice president, public and media relations for Minneapolis-based Medtronic, Inc. Forbis will hold worldwide responsibility for public and media relations, community affairs, brand management and the Medtronic Foundation. An award-winning communications expert with […]

David Enscore to Direct Product Research and Development at Altea Therapeutics

December 11, 2003/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner placement brings a record of innovation to Atlanta-based company Life Science Partner announces the placement of Dr. David J. Enscore as senior vice president, product research and development with Altea Therapeutics in Atlanta. As an integral part of Altea’s executive leadership, the 20-year industry veteran will direct pharmaceutical and clinical product development […]

Noted Healthcare Entrepreneur to Serve as Active Executive Board Member

October 24, 2003/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Therus C. Kolff, MD, MPH, a pioneer in the physician staffing industry and veteran healthcare business executive, has joined Life Science Partner as an active member of the firm’s executive board. “Having known Therus for many years, we’re very excited to welcome him,” said founder Tom Callaway. “His knowledge of team building within healthcare services […]