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Dexter Hekking, MBA

Evaluator · DISC type cds
Business Development Manager at VGXI
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Dexter is a Business Development Manager at VGXI specializing in cell & gene therapy, mRNA, and viral vectors. Leveraging his BS from UC San Diego and a recent MBA, he excels in expanding markets and building strategic client partnerships across the globe.

Outside of work, Dexter was a competitive member of the mens rowing team at UC San Diego. He participated in various events, including the "Row for the Cure" charity fundraiser to support breast cancer research and local community services.

He holds a Fiduciary certification, a unique qualification for a professional focused on business development within the biotech industry.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Business Development Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Dexter shows up

Hard To Convince
Thorough Evaluator
Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Dexter cares about

Gene Therapy Execution
He frequently highlights that manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery systems are the current bottlenecks in the cell and gene therapy space, not the science itself.
CDMO Partnerships
Believes selecting the right CDMO is about strategic fit and deep specialization, viewing transparency and communication as non-negotiables for navigating development challenges.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Business Development Manager
VGXI
1-2023 - 8-2024
Business Development Manager - West Coast, LATAM
TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences
10-2021 - 1-2023
Sales Account Manager
GenScript
8-2019 - 10-2021
International Sales Account Manager
CTK Biotech, Inc.
3-2019 - 8-2019
Assistant Project Manager
Xponential Growth Solutions
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Media appearances

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Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - BS
UC San Diego
6-2024 - 12-2024
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Western Governors University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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