Dorothy Margolskee
InvestorMD at Foresite Capital
New Jersey
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Dorothy Margolskee joined Foresite Capital in 2012, where she has overseen the firm's research and development evaluation group and built an early version of its investment technical review process for analyzing biotechnology portfolios. She previously served as Managing Director in charge of Research at Prospect Ventures, and earlier spent 15 years in drug development at Merck Research Labs, rising to Senior Vice President and contributing to programs including several vaccines and HIV treatments. She holds an M.D. from Johns Hopkins Medical School and a B.A. from Harvard University, and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Foresite Capital ManagementManaging Directorcurrent2013 — present
- Prospect Venture PartnersSenior Advisor2011 — 2013
- Prospect Venture PartnersManaging Director2001 — 2011
- Synergee LLCFounder and Principal2001 — 2013
- Merck Research LabsSenior Vice President, Project & Vaccine Integration1999 — 2001
- Merck Research LabsVice President, Project and Vaccine Integration1996 — 1999
- Merck Research LabsExecutive Director, Project Planning and Development1993 — 1996
- Merck Research LabsDirector, Clinical Pharmacology1989 — 1993
- Merck Research LabsAssociate Director, Clinical Pharmacology1987 — 1989
- University of California San FransicoFellow, Pulmonary Medicine1983 — 1987
- Johns Hopkins HospitalResident, Internal Medicine1980 — 1983
Education
- The Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMD, Internal Medicine1976 — 1980
- Harvard UniversityB.A., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1971 — 1976
Skills & more
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Technology TransferCommercializationDrug DiscoveryCRORegulatory SubmissionsDue DiligencePharmaceutical IndustryBiochemistryGenomicsImmunologyLife SciencesFrom Dorothy's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Dorothy Margolskee work?
- Dorothy Margolskee is MD at Foresite Capital.
- What does Dorothy Margolskee invest in?
- Dorothy Margolskee invests in Biotech.
- What check size does Dorothy Margolskee write?
- Dorothy Margolskee typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Same school
Also attended The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine25
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Also attended Harvard University1,457
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Shared employers
Also worked at Prospect Venture Partners6
Also worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital15
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