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Modestus Obochi

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EIR at SFU VentureLabs

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

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Michael TaylorunlockedModestus: together at Pfizer (2007)
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Modestus: together at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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About

Modestus Obochi is a biotech and pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across startups and global enterprises. He has led more than $5 billion in strategic transactions, managed P&Ls up to $1 billion, and overseen portfolios spanning branded small molecules, biologics, sterile injectables, cell therapies, and medical devices across more than 100 countries. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Lupin, he brings expertise in M&A, business development, product launches, and portfolio management.

Experience

  1. LupinSenior Vice President, Business Developmentcurrent2026 — presentBridgewater, New Jersey, United States
  2. Temprian TherapeuticsBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  3. SernovaChief Business Officer2023 — 2025Ontario, Canada
  4. Phlow CorporationEVP, Strategy & Business Development AND General Manager, API Solutions2020 — 2023Richmond, Virginia, United States
  5. TKC Alliance, LLCManaging Partner2017 — 2020Greater Chicago Area
  6. Accel-Rx - Canada's Health Science AcceleratorInvestment Committee Member2015 — 2020Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  7. Coeptis TherapeuticsPresident & CEO2019 — 2020Wexford, PA
  8. Coeptis TherapeuticsBoard Member2019 — 2020United States
  9. Primrose BioStrategy & Business Development Executive2017 — 2019San Diego County, California, United States
  10. Baxter International Inc.Global Vice President, Pharmaceuticals2016 — 2017Deerfield, IL
  11. PfizerGlobal Commercial Development & Launch Lead - Sterile Injectables2015 — 2016Lake Forest, IL
  12. PfizerGlobal Head of Strategic Marketing & Global Expansion2012 — 2015Lake Forest, IL
  13. PfizerDirector, Global Business Development2007 — 2012Lake Forest, IL
  14. QLTDirector, Business Development2003 — 2007Vancouver, Canada
  15. QLTSenior Manager, Corporate Development1998 — 2002Vancouver, Canada
  16. QLTProject Manager, Oncology1999 — 2000Vancouver, Canada
  17. QLTScientist1993 — 1997Vancouver, Canada

Skills & more

Intellectual Property2Coaching & Mentoring2Networking1Program ManagementProduct R&DM&AStrategic PartnershipsFundraisingStakeholder EngagementGlobal ExpansionCorporate GovernanceRevenue & Profit Growth
+12 moreBusiness Growth StrategiesInvestmentsContract NegotiationStrategic NegotiationsExecutive ManagementExecutive AdvisoryCross-functional Team LeadershipBiotechnologyMentoringTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCritical Thinking
  • Skills for Inclusive Conversations — LinkedIn
  • Holding Yourself Accountable — LinkedIn
  • How to Innovate and Stay Relevant in Times of Change and Uncertainty — LinkedIn
  • Critical Thinking — LinkedIn
  • Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making — LinkedIn
  • Developing Your Leadership Philosophy — LinkedIn
  • Crisis Communication — LinkedIn
  • Success Habits — LinkedIn
  • Leading Effectively — LinkedIn
  • Executive Decision-Making — LinkedIn

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Colleagues at SFU VentureLabs

Alexis Santoso
Marketing Associate at SFU VentureLabs
Andrew Elphinstone
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Bob Harper
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Brigita Cecic
Marketing Coordinator at SFU VentureLabs
Bruce H. Clarke
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chris Buckman
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chris Stairs
EIR at SFU VentureLabs
Chuck Hamilton
EIR at SFU VentureLabs

Frequently asked questions

Who is Modestus Obochi?
Modestus Obochi is a biotech and pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across startups and global enterprises. He has led more than $5 billion in strategic transactions, managed P&Ls up to $1 billion, and overseen portfolios spanning branded small molecules, biologics, sterile injectables, cell therapies, and medical devices across more than 100 countries. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Lupin, he brings expertise in M&A, business development, product launches, and portfolio management.
Where does Modestus Obochi work?
Modestus Obochi is EIR at SFU VentureLabs.
Where did Modestus Obochi go to school?
Modestus Obochi studied at The University of British Columbia (PhD, Immunology); Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University (MBA, Strategic Management); Université de Sherbrooke (M.Sc., Nuclear Medicine & Radiobiology).

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Also attended The University of British Columbia446

Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupZack GrimmerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Rares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, Llc

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Also attended Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University20

Melaniia VolkodavAssociate at Panache VenturesFarah JhumraInvestment Analyst at Yaletown PartnersCarmen TsangHead of Talent and Recruitment, Studio at Forum VenturesSky YuPartner, Celtic House Asia Partners at Celtic House Venture PartnersBert LejeuneInvestment Associate at NXMHBalsam AlsaifHead of FoF Investments at Prosperity7 Ventures

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Also attended Université de Sherbrooke54

Mike CegelskiPartner at Panache VenturesJean-Francois MarcouxCo-Founder & Managing Partner at White Star CapitalMarc-André MarcottePartner and Head of Venture Capital at Sectoral Asset ManagementFrançois BeaubienPartner at Sectoral Asset ManagementAmélie AndréManaging Director at SoderoJean-François PariseauPartner at Amplitude Venture Capital

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Also attended University of Nigeria, Nsukka6

Eghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersJudith IgberaseAdmin & People Manager at Oui CapitalAudrey Joe-EzigboInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Irene OchemInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Emmanuel Kelechukwu AjahSenior Growth Lead at Founders Factory AfricaBenjamin OkokohFounder at Xend

Shared employers

Also worked at Lupin2

Vikram GuptaFounder and Managing Partner at IvyCap VenturesGayathri SadasivamVP - Scientific Due Diligence at O2h Ventures

Also worked at Sernova2

Robert GabbayHealth Moonshot Impact Board at StartUp HealthKenneth GriséPrincipal at Sixty Degree Capital

Also worked at Baxter International Inc.55

Brian CheeManaging Partner at Polaris PartnersNick RoelofsVenture Partner at ScietyBengt JulanderSenior Advisor at ScietyRamanathan VStartup Ecosystem Builder at SeafundJulie KimRepresentative Director – President and CEO at Takeda VenturesKavita BjörkdahlInvestor at Almi Invest

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Also worked at Pfizer229

Jigar RaythathaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesAbbie CelnikerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesErin MooreInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJeb KeiperInvestor at Third Rock VenturesRichard ChesworthInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMichael TaylorOperating Partner at Mission Biocapital

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