Amit Rakhit, MD, MBA

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DISC Type : scd

Chief Medical Officer at BlueRock Therapeutics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Amit is the Chief Medical Officer at BlueRock Therapeutics, an experienced biotech executive who has led teams developing medicines for oncology, neurology, and rare diseases. A physician-scientist, he earned his MD from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia Business School, previously serving as CEO at Flare Therapeutics.

He is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in the life sciences. Amit co-founded KoMocean, a professional networking organization created to support and connect LGBTQ+ leaders across the biopharmaceutical industry, aiming to foster greater inclusion and health equity.

Unique fact: He co-founded KoMocean, a networking group dedicated to supporting and connecting LGBTQ+ leaders across the biopharmaceutical industry.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Patient-Centric Development
He consistently emphasizes aligning scientific innovation with patient outcomes, advocating for a development process that is deeply focused on the needs of patients and their caregivers.
Cell Therapy Advancement
As CMO of a cell therapy company, he is focused on developing novel medicines, particularly for conditions like Parkinson's, and follows global progress in manufacturing and regulatory frameworks.
LGBTQ+ Leadership
A vocal advocate and co-founder of KoMocean, he actively works to advance LGBTQ+ representation, inclusion, and health equity within the biopharmaceutical industry's leadership.

Media Appearances

Cell & Gene the Podcast – Inside a Dopamine‑Restoring Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease with Amit Rakhit, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, BlueRock Therapeutics. Featured in YouTube

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Positive 24‑Month Data of Cell Therapy Bemdaneprocel in Parkinson’s Disease – Interview with Amit Rakhit, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, BlueRock Therapeutics. Featured in NeurologyLive

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Work History

6-2024
Chief Medical Officer at BlueRock Therapeutics
7-2022 - 11-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Flare Therapeutics
9-2021 - 6-2022
Director at Asylia Therapeutics, Inc.
9-2021 - 6-2022
Director at Stellanova Therapeutics
8-2021 - 6-2022
Chief Executive Officer at Sporos Bioventures

Education

2008 - 2010
MBA from Columbia Business School
1991 - 1995
MD from Tufts University School of Medicine

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Exp : 29 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Medical Officer at BlueRock Therapeutics
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Insights For Selling To Amit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amit is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amit

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amit move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Amit take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Amit

Personality Compatibility


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