David Bergin PhD CMPP

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

VP of Scientific Affairs and Corporate Strategy at Gamida Cell Ltd.

County Dublin, Ireland

Overview

David is the VP of Scientific Affairs and Corporate Strategy at Gamida Cell Ltd. A Certified Medical Publication Professional™ with a PhD from Maynooth University, he has extensive experience in medical affairs and scientific strategy, specializing in bringing breakthrough therapies for rare diseases to market.

He is a firm believer in the principle that "Science is not finished until it is communicated. "

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Rare Disease Therapies
Has over five years of dedicated experience in the rare disease space, focusing on supporting the launch of breakthrough and first-ever approved therapies for patients.
Medical Communications
Champions the crucial role of medical communications, believing that science is incomplete until it has been effectively shared. He is a Certified Medical Publication Professional™.
Scientific Strategy
His career progression into roles like 'Head of Medical Affairs Excellence' and 'VP of Corporate Strategy' demonstrates a focus on high-level scientific and corporate planning.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
VP of Scientific Affairs and Corporate Strategy at Gamida Cell Ltd.
5-2023 - 9-2025
Global Head of Sci Comms & Medical Affairs Excellence (Global Rare Diseases) at Chiesi Group
11-2021 - 5-2023
Global Head of Medical Affairs Excellence at Amryt Pharma plc
5-2020 - 2-2022
Global Head of Scientific Communications and Medical Information at Amryt Pharma plc
10-2019 - 5-2020
Global Scientific Communications Associate Director, Respiratory Franchise at Novartis

Education

2002 - 2005
PhD from Maynooth University
1998 - 2002
BSc (Hons) from Maynooth University

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And David

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