Brian Weinert

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Director, Head Research Operations & Interim Head of Oncology at Nykode Therapeutics

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Overview

Brian is a life sciences researcher with over 20 years of experience in oncology, immunology, and proteomics. A UC Berkeley PhD graduate, he spent a decade becoming a proteomics expert at the University of Copenhagen. He now leads Research Operations and Oncology at Nykode Therapeutics.

He once had a key insight on how to accurately calculate the occupancy of lysine acetylation using quantitative mass spectrometry and chemical acetylation, a method he conceived of ten years prior to articulating it.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Cancer Immunotherapy
His career began at a biotech focused on cancer immunotherapy and he now serves as Head of Oncology Research at Nykode Therapeutics.
Advanced Proteomics
Became a proteomics expert during a decade at the University of Copenhagen's Center for Protein Research and has published numerous articles in the field.
Neoantigen Therapies
Has expressed a keen interest in the latest developments in individualized neoantigen therapies, a cutting-edge area of cancer treatment.

Media Appearances

Brian has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Director, Head Research Operations & Interim Head of Oncology at Nykode Therapeutics
5-2023 - 12-2024
Principal Scientist & Discovery Project Lead at Nykode Therapeutics
6-2021 - 3-2023
Principal Scientist at IO Biotech
11-2019 - 5-2021
Senior Researcher & Co-Principal Investigator at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability
3-2019 - 11-2019
Proteomics Consultant at Self Employed

Education

2000 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of California, Berkeley
1991 - 1996
BS from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Exp : 23 Location : Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Head Research Operations & Interim Head of Oncology at Nykode Therapeutics
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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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