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John Gustofson

Investor

Former Managing Director at AbbVie

Massachusetts

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

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Experience

  1. Chugai Venture Fund (CVF)President, Head of Venturescurrent2023 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  2. AbbVieManaging Director, AbbVie Ventures2016 — 2023
  3. AbbVieSr. Director, Ventures & Early Stage Collaborations2013 — 2016Cambridge, MA
  4. AstraZenecaBusiness Development Director2009 — 2013
  5. Altus PharmaceuticalsDirector, Business Development2005 — 2009
  6. Therion BiologicsDirector, Business and Market Development2003 — 2005
  7. PA Consulting GroupPrincipal Consultant2000 — 2002
  8. SRI ConsultingConsultant1999 — 2000
  9. Boston Life SciencesBusiness and Product Development Manager1997 — 1998
  10. Ribozyme PharmaceuticalsScientist1993 — 1995

Skills & more

Strategic Planning5Strategy6Start-up VenturesVenture CapitalOncology32Business Development30Clinical Development5Lifesciences6Biotechnology25Management Consulting10Product Development16Drug Development11
+8 moreMetabolismBiopharmaceuticalsInfectionTechnology TransferClinical TrialsDrug DiscoveryMarket AnalysisPharmaceutical Industry

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Gustofson?
Managing Director at AbbVie
What check size does John Gustofson write?
John Gustofson typically writes checks of $100K – $1.5M.
What companies has John Gustofson invested in?
Investments tracked here include Caraway, Leal Therapeutics, Ribometrix, Stylus Medicine, Ten63 Therapeutics.
Where did John Gustofson go to school?
John Gustofson studied at Questrom School of Business, Boston University (MBA); Miami University (MS, Molecular Biology); Western Illinois University (BS, Microbiology).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Chugai Venture Fund (CVF)1

Mike DialGeneral Partner at Hatteras Venture Partners