Dan Becker

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DISC Type : i

Managing Director, Access Biotechnology at Access Industries

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Dan Becker is a physician-scientist and Managing Director at Access Biotechnology with over 15 years of experience in biopharma investing and corporate strategy. A graduate of the University of Michigan with an MD and a PhD, he has been pivotal in major investments, including Nimbus Therapeutics and Mariana Oncology, demonstrating expertise in guiding biotech companies through significant growth and acquisition.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Biopharma Investing
Serves as Managing Director at Access Biotechnology, leading investments in private and public biopharma companies across various therapeutic areas and development stages.
Corporate Strategy
Previously worked as a Principal at Boston Consulting Group's Health Care practice, leading projects with an emphasis on biopharma R&D strategy.
Oncology Innovation
Served as a co-founding investor and board member for Mariana Oncology, which was acquired by Novartis for up to $1. 75 billion.

Media Appearances

Dan has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2019
Managing Director, Access Biotechnology at Access Industries
5-2025
Board Member at Zura Bio Limited (Nasdaq: ZURA)
9-2022 - 5-2025
Board Member at ACELYRIN, INC.
4-2021 - 5-2024
Board Member at Mariana Oncology
12-2019 - 5-2024
Board Member at Day One Biopharmaceuticals

Education

MD from University of Michigan Medical School
PhD from University of Michigan

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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