Damian Maseda

Critic
DISC Type : C

Scientific Director at University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Damian Maseda is the Scientific Director at the University of Pennsylvanias Institute for Immunology and Immune Health. He has extensive experience in lymphocyte biology and autoimmunity, focusing on translating basic research into clinical therapies. He earned his PhD in immunology from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and is currently seeking a new Scientific Directorship role in Melbourne, Australia.

Outside of the lab, Damian identifies as a dad and an aikidoka (a practitioner of the martial art Aikido). He is a passionate advocate for science communication, aiming to make immunology accessible to younger generations, and values building a strong, supportive community for international scientists through networking.

He previously founded a preclinical research startup in Spain focused on bone regeneration.

Personality Overview

Critic

Precise

Objective Thinker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Translational Immunology
His entire career is dedicated to translating basic science discoveries into clinically actionable products and new therapeutic approaches for immune-related diseases.
Autoimmune Therapies
His research, publications, and patents are heavily focused on creating novel treatments for autoimmune conditions like myasthenia gravis, IBD, and lupus.
AI in Healthcare
He engages with discussions on the practical application and misalignments of AI-centered projects in clinical care and innovation, showing an interest in the field.

Media Appearances

Leadership | I3H. Featured in University of Pennsylvania – Institute for Immunology & Infectious Diseases (I3H)

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Platform Assays | I3H. Featured in University of Pennsylvania – Institute for Immunology & Infectious Diseases (I3H)

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Work History

4-2024
Scientific Director at University of Pennsylvania
9-2020 - 4-2024
Senior Research Investigator at University of Pennsylvania
9-2018 - 9-2020
Research Associate at University of Pennsylvania
10-2017 - 8-2018
Research Instructor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
9-2013 - 9-2017
Postdoctoral Fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Education

2003 - 2007
PhD from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
1997 - 2002
Biologist from Universidad de Málaga

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Exp : 20 Location : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Scientific Director at University of Pennsylvania
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Insights For Selling To Damian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Damian is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Damian

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Damian move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Damian take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Damian

Personality Compatibility


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