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David Cox

Energizer · DISC type I
Retired biotechnology CEO at Freelance
📍 United Kingdom

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.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Retired biotechnology CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How David shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics David cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

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Education
1969 - 1975
PhD
University of Leeds
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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