David Cox

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Retired biotechnology CEO at Freelance

United Kingdom

Overview

David is a seasoned biotechnology executive with over 15 years of CEO-level experience, specializing in technology commercialization and drug development. A PhD graduate from the University of Leeds, he has successfully raised over $50 million in capital and has led multiple biotech and pharmaceutical enterprises, demonstrating extensive expertise in bringing products from R&D to market.

His board directorship at the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network indicates a strong commitment to community health and improving local healthcare systems. He also dedicates time to fostering the regional life sciences industry through his leadership roles with organizations like BioAlberta and the Alberta Innovation Council.

Unique fact: David has personally built or commissioned three separate drug manufacturing facilities during his career.

Personality Overview

Informal

Believer

Imaginative

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Commercialization
Has extensive experience leading organizations in turning R&D into registered and sold drugs, including a $500MM product.
Primary Care Innovation
Serves as a Director for the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network, showing a commitment to improving community-based healthcare delivery.
Capital Fundraising
Has a proven track record of securing significant investment, having raised over $50 million in public and private offerings for biotech companies.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
Retired biotechnology CEO at Freelance
12-2012
Director at Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network
7-1998 - 9-2016
Director at BioAlberta
6-2015
Director at Taiga Bioactives Inc
7-2014 - 5-2015
Member at Alberta Innovation Council

Education

1969 - 1975
PhD from University of Leeds

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And David

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