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Deborah Dunsire

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Senior Advisor at Blackstone Lifesciences
📍 Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States

Deborah Dunsire is a highly experienced CEO and board member in the biotech industry, currently serving as Chair of Neurvati Neurosciences and Senior Advisor to Blackstone Life Sciences. With a medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, she has a long history of leading companies focused on neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, including as the former CEO of H. Lundbeck A/S.

Her passion lies in developing medicines that transform patient outcomes, and she is a vocal advocate for advancing women in the biotech industry. Outside of her corporate roles, she serves as a trustee for several organizations, including Northeastern University and the Museum of Science in Boston, reflecting a deep commitment to education and scientific progress.

She holds certifications in both NACD Directorship and Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy from MIT.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Senior Advisor
Location
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States
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Neuroscience Drug Development
Currently chairs Neurvati Neurosciences and was CEO of Lundbeck, both companies dedicated to therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Biotech Company Building
Has over 30 years of experience as a CEO and board member, building and leading successful teams and companies in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Senior Advisor
Blackstone Lifesciences
6-2024
Board Member
McKesson
5-2024
Member Board of Directors
Vima Therapeutics
4-2024
Board Chair
Neurvati Neurosciences
9-2021 - 11-2024
Board Member
Syros Pharmaceuticals
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Education
1980 - 1985
Medical
University of the Witwatersrand
1975 - 1979
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Westville Girls High School
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