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Grant Pickering

Founder

Founder at Vaxcyte

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedVaxcyte

About

Grant Pickering is Co-Founder, CEO, and a Director of Vaxcyte, Inc., a life science company focused on developing vaccines and therapeutics. He has held a leading role in the development and commercialization of multiple products, including Provenge, Flonase, Victrio, and Zelnate, with experience spanning biopharmaceutical commercialization, clinical development, project management, fundraising, and corporate development.

Founder at Vaxcyte

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Vaxcyte's investors · 6

BioRock VenturesSan FranciscoCTI Life Sciences Fund L.P.MontréalForesite CapitalWest HollywoodFrazier Life SciencesPalo AltoLongitude CapitalMenlo Park · $10M – $30M checksRA CapitalBoston

Experience

  1. VaxcyteCo-Founder, CEO, Directorcurrent2013 — presentSan Carlos, California, United States
  2. Athira PharmaIndependent Directorcurrent2022 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  3. Juvaris BioTherapeutics, Inc.Director (and former CEO)2008 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  4. SmartVet Holdings, Inc.Independent Director2014 — 2020OIathe, KS
  5. Atreca, Inc.Strategic Advisor2013 — 2015San Carlos, CA
  6. Mymetics CorporationPresident, CEO, Director2012 — 2013Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
  7. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & ByersExecutive-in-Residence2011 — 2012Menlo Park, CA
  8. DendreonSenior Vice President Operations2000 — 2005Seattle, Washington, United States
  9. Algos Pharmaceutical CorporationDirector of Marketing/Business Development1997 — 1999
  10. GlaxoSmithKlineProfessional Sales Representative1992 — 1995
  11. Johnson & Johnson: Ortho Pharmaceutical CorporationProfessional Sales Representative1989 — 1992

Skills & more

Vaccines8Biotechnology36Infectious Diseases1Start-ups15Healthcare1Business Strategy3MergersLifesciences10Cross-functional Team Leadership2Commercialization18Oncology10Mergers & Acquisitions3
+4 moreClinical DevelopmentStrategic PlanningStrategyPharmaceutical Industry

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Grant Pickering?
Grant Pickering is Co-Founder, CEO, and a Director of Vaxcyte, Inc., a life science company focused on developing vaccines and therapeutics. He has held a leading role in the development and commercialization of multiple products, including Provenge, Flonase, Victrio, and Zelnate, with experience spanning biopharmaceutical commercialization, clinical development, project management, fundraising, and corporate development.
Where does Grant Pickering work?
Grant Pickering is Founder of Vaxcyte.
What companies did Grant Pickering found?
Grant Pickering founded Vaxcyte.
Where did Grant Pickering go to school?
Grant Pickering studied at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General); Penn State University (BS, Marketing).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Athira Pharma3

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