About
Operating Partner | Pharma, Biotech & Healthcare Technology I bring 15+ years of experience leading global business and functions (Strategy, Operations, Sales, Technology) scaling businesses, and helping organizations in clinical development services and healthcare technology achieve stronger growth and efficiency. My focus has always been on creating clarity from complexity, turning strategy into measurable outcomes that drive both revenue and long-term value. A few selected highlights from my career include: ► Driving +10% YoY revenue and +4% margin growth through operational KPIs. ► Expanding a pharma account from $30M to $200M in three years. ► Delivering $20M in cost savings while achieving EBITDA neutrality. More recently, I championed AI adoption that contributed to delivering 15% increase in productivity while maintaining flat headcount—demonstrating how innovation, when thoughtfully applied, can truly transform operations. I’ve had the privilege of leading teams of 3,000+ acro…
Experience
Operating Partner
FFL Partners · San Francisco, California, United States
Present
Working closely with FFL’s companies on operational transformation, strategic growth, and technology initiatives
Chief Operating Officer
4G Clinical · San Diego, California, United States
• Spearheaded a global operations team to deliver innovative Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. • Streamlined operational processes, delivering year on year revenue and EBITDA growth • Fostered strategic partnerships that enhanced service offerings and improved client satisfaction ratings to >80%.
Ceo and Founder
RKB Advisory Services · San Diego, California, United States
Providing business strategy and consulting services to a variety of private equity, biotech, health-tech and healthcare services companies including out-licensing, business development, clinical development, organizational design and process improvement and CRO selection.
Chief Operating Officer
Global responsibility for the clinical data science team, RWE consulting, product management, clinical technology products and services. Direct reports included CTO, CDO and General Manager of Clinical Technology.
Global Head of Decentralized Trials Solutions
Driving the strategy and solution development for decentralized trials to develop a scalable model to operationalize new models of running clinical studies encompassing technology solutions, mobile nursing and specialized services enabling direct to patient recruitment and data collection.
Svp & Global Head Project Management, Integrated Technology & Compliance
IQVIA · San Diego, California
Leading the Project Management functions and development of integrated regulatory, safety and quality technology and services to meet the growing need for solutions to an underserved segment of clinical development
Managing Director
IQVIA · San Diego, California
Responsible for all business and operational delivery on a global basis across the Large Pharma segment
Vice President
Responsible for partnering discussions on behalf of Quintiles capital group for all major biotech and pharma companies on the West Coast
Executive Director
Responsible for identifying attractive investment opportunities and establishing NovaQuest as a key strategic investor in emerging biotech in Europe.
Education
University of London
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Clinical Biochemistry
University of Southampton
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry and Physiology with Nutrition
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