Brian Cook, M.B.A.

Vice President, Business Development & Strategy

EDUCATION
B.S. Molecular & Cell Biology, University of Connecticut
M.B.A., Questrom School of Business, Boston University

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Bristol-Myers Squibb
PTC Therapeutics
Par Pharmaceutical
Roche
Genzyme
PharmaGenics

Brian’s FlareTx characteristics: Communication, collaboration and being results driven while still seeing the big picture.

Brian started his career with a molecular biology degree working as a bench scientist in a Genetics & Genomics laboratory for approximately 10 years. After earning an M.B.A. on a part-time basis, he transitioned his career into business development while remaining in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Over the last 20 years, he has amassed a deal sheet that includes significant contributions to numerous business development transactions.

In his free time, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 children and 2 small dogs, in addition to enjoying time outdoors, skiing and riding jet skis and motorcycles.

WHAT MAKES YOU EXCITED TO ‘BRING IT’ EVERY DAY AT WORK?

At the end of the day, it’s all about the patients. Contributing, even in a small way, to the successful development of a new medicine for patients is the ultimate reward.

WHAT SPARKED YOU TO JOIN FLARETX?

I was drawn to the people and the interesting science while recognizing the opportunity for future corporate growth through business development activities.

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