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David Odelson

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Research and Development Program Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific
📍 San Diego, California, United States

David is a Program Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, leading portfolio and program management for R&D in analytical instruments. With a Ph. D. from Michigan State University, his career spans corporate development, technology licensing, and R&D leadership in life sciences. Colleagues describe him as visionary, professional, and open-minded.

He co-founded Syn-Neuro, Inc. , a biotechnology start-up focused on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Research and Development Program Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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Global R&D Alliances
His role involves developing and managing global R&D innovation projects and cross-divisional collaborations, such as the strategic alliance between Thermo Fisher and the National University of Singapore.
Tech Commercialization
He has extensive experience in out-licensing and in-licensing technology portfolios for major research institutions and corporations, including the Salk Institute and UC San Diego.
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Career

Work history

12-2009
Research and Development Program Director
Thermo Fisher Scientific
7-2008 - 12-2009
Senior Licensing Executive
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10-2007 - 1-2008
Director Business Development
Syn-Neuro, Inc.
10-2001 - 9-2007
Director Corporate Development and R&D
Invitrogen
5-2000 - 10-2001
Senior Licensing Officer
UC San Diego
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Education
Ph.D.
Michigan State University
Biology
University of Stirling
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