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David Pierson

Investor

Managing Director at Syngenta Group Ventures

Durham, North Carolina

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

David Pierson is Managing Director at Syngenta Group Ventures. He brings over 13 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceutical management across US, European, and Latin American markets, followed by venture capital work as a partner at Intersouth Partners focusing on life science and high-tech investments. He has served on numerous boards at both revenue and pre-revenue stage companies and has supported hundreds of millions in seed, early, and growth stage financing, with experience spanning company formation through exit transactions.

Experience

  1. Syngenta GroupManaging Director, Syngenta Group Venturescurrent2012 β€” presentDurham, NC
  2. Intersouth PartnersPartner, Intersouth Partners2005 β€” 2011Durham, NC
  3. NPS PharmaceuticalsHead, US Sales2004 β€” 2005
  4. Pharmacia, Inc.Director, Global Oncology Marketing2000 β€” 2004
  5. Pharmacia, Inc.Director, Global Oncology New Product Marketing2000 β€” 2004
  6. Johnson & JohnsonDirector, Oncology Marketing1992 β€” 2000Raritan, NJ
  7. Johnson & JohnsonProduct Director, PROCRIT Oncology Marketing1992 β€” 2000Raritan, NJ
  8. Ortho Biotech, Johnson & JohnsonMidwest District Sales Manager, Orthopedic Surgery Franchise1992 β€” 2000Greater Chicago Area
  9. Johnson & Johnson, IncInternational Product Manager, International Strategic Marketing Group1992 β€” 2000New Brunswick, NJ

Education

  1. Venture Capital & Private Equity Institute (VCI)
  2. Duke UniversityMaster’s Degree, Business Administration and Management
  3. United States Military Academy at West PointBachelor of Science - BS, Engineering

Skills & more

Strategic Planning6Strategy7Management5Persistence1Grit1Venture Capital37Medical Devices12Life Sciences9Biotechnology24Commercialization22Pharmaceuticals1Diagnostics1
+12 moreStart-upsEntrepreneurshipMarket ResearchProduct MarketingBusiness StrategyMergers & AcquisitionsExecutive ManagementGlobal MarketingOncologyLifesciencesLicensingCross-functional Team Leadership

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MetabolonBoard seat

via Syngenta Group Ventures Β· filed Sep 2020 Β· $48M raise

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