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Bob Balderas

Examiner · DISC type cs
VP R&D at BD
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

A veteran leader with 40 years of experience, Bob Balderas is the VP of Biological Sciences and Market Development at Waters Biosciences. He leverages his background as a former VP of R&D at BD to bridge deep science with commercial strategy. He holds a BS in Microbiology from San Diego State University and an MBA from the University of San Diego.

Bob dedicates his time to advancing the scientific community beyond his corporate role. He serves on several influential boards and councils, including the Deans Council for the UCSD School of Biological Sciences and as a Board Member of FOCIS, shaping the future of life sciences.

He is a renowned domain expert in immunology and flow cytometry, having delivered over 1, 500 scientific and technology presentations globally.

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Current Role
VP R&D
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Bob shows up

Overcautious
Unexpressive
Late Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Bob cares about

Flow Cytometry Innovation
Recognized as a domain expert, he frequently speaks on advancements in flow cytometry, from panel design to new high-parameter and spectral technologies.
Immunology Research
His extensive career has focused on immunology, and he actively collaborates with scientists to develop new tools and technologies for immunological study.
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Career

Work history

VP R&D
BD
In the press

Media appearances

BD Harmony Webinars by Bob Balderas, BD Biosciences. Featured in BD Biosciences (bdbiosciences.com)
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BD Harmony Webinars by Bob Balderas. Featured in BD Biosciences (official blog)
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Education
1973 - 1978
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San Diego State University
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University of San Diego
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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