Akintunde (Tunde) Bello, MSc, PhD

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DISC Type : Ds

Principal Consultant at Metrum Research Group

Princeton Junction, New Jersey, United States

Overview

Akintunde (Tunde) Bello is a biopharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of experience in drug development across companies like Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, and Sanofi. He currently serves as a Principal Consultant at Metrum Research Group, holds a board seat at Xilio Therapeutics, and earned his PhD from Kings College London.

He is dedicated to mentorship and leadership within the biopharmaceutical field, serving on the board of the RCDII Charity and receiving recognition from the Aleto Foundation for his efforts. Colleagues describe him as a passionate scientist who is a major positive influence on their careers.

He has contributed to the development, approval, and lifecycle management of 15 different marketed drugs across multiple therapeutic areas.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Early Adopter

Fast But Thoughtful

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Oncology Drug Development
His career at BMS and Pfizer, and his current board role at Xilio Therapeutics, are heavily focused on advancing cancer immunotherapies and other oncology treatments.
Clinical Pharmacology
He has deep expertise in this area, having led multi-disciplinary departments at Bristol Myers Squibb covering pharmacometrics, bioanalysis, and quantitative systems pharmacology.
Mentorship & Leadership
Recognized by the Aleto Foundation and through personal recommendations for his passion and positive influence, he has a clear focus on developing talent in the biopharmaceutical industry.

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Work History

9-2025
Principal Consultant at Metrum Research Group
3-2025
Principal at Pharmakeia Biopharma Consulting
1-2025 - 6-2025
Former Senior Vice President, Head of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, and Bioanalysis at Formerly: Bristol Myers Squibb
2-2023 - 6-2025
Senior Vice President, Head of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Disposition and Bioanalysis at Bristol Myers Squibb
11-2023 - 1-2025
Senior Vice President Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, and Bioanlysis at Bristol Myers Squibb

Education

1992 - 1995
PhD from King's College London
1986 - 1987
MSc from The University of Manchester

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Insights For Selling To Akintunde (Tunde)

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akintunde (Tunde) is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akintunde (Tunde)

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akintunde (Tunde) move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Akintunde (Tunde) take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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