Dennis X. Hu

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Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Drug Hunter

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Dennis is the Founder and CEO of Drug Hunter, a platform dedicated to helping scientists innovate. A former Senior Scientist at Genentech with a Ph. D. from Stanford University, he is described by colleagues as a "visionary, " "gifted drug hunter, " and "inspirational mentor. "

He recently relocated to Boston, embracing the opportunity to engage more deeply with the biotech ecosystem. Dennis frequently travels to different biopharma hubs, like Research Triangle Park and Connecticut, to connect with customers, partners, and the broader scientific community, which he is passionate about fostering.

He founded Drug Hunter to solve the exact problem he faced as a scientist: the challenge of keeping up with fragmented knowledge across the industry.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Values Relationships

Informal

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Drug Discovery
His entire career, from scientist at Genentech to founder of Drug Hunter, is focused on creating and enabling the discovery of new medicines.
Biotech Ecosystems
He actively travels to and writes about various biotech hubs, including Boston, RTP, and Connecticut, analyzing their unique strengths and innovations.
Scientific Communication
His company's mission is to distill complex scientific information from patents, journals, and conferences into actionable insights for R&D professionals.

Media Appearances

What is a Drug Hunter? Dennis X. Hu, PhD. Featured in Northwestern Center for Leadership and Public Policy

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Drug Hunter Flash Talks | Strategies to Optimize Unbound Brain Exposure. Featured in YouTube

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Meet the Drug Hunter Team. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

3-2018
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Drug Hunter
6-2019 - 3-2022
Senior Scientist, Discovery Chemistry at Genentech
8-2018 - 6-2019
Senior Scientist, Drug Discovery at RAPT Therapeutics
8-2018
Scientist II, Drug Discovery at RAPT Therapeutics
Scientist I, Drug Discovery at RAPT Therapeutics

Education

11-2012 - 10-2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Stanford University
10-2011 - 10-2012
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) from University of Cambridge

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Exp : 4 Location : Greater Boston, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Drug Hunter
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dennis X. is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dennis X.

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dennis X. move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Dennis X. take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

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