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James Summers

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Pharmaceutical Research and Strategy Advisor at St. Andrews Advisors, LLC
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Jim is a pharmaceutical research advisor and Venture Partner with the Dementia Discovery Fund, bringing over three decades of experience in drug discovery, particularly in neurodegeneration. A Harvard PhD graduate, his leadership has advanced more than twenty compounds into clinical development and he has architected global research strategies.

Outside of his professional work, Jim is family-oriented and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. His personal interests include traveling and genealogy, suggesting a passion for exploring both new places and his own personal history.

He successfully established new pharmaceutical research sites in both Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Shanghai, China.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Pharmaceutical Research and Strategy Advisor
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Neurodegeneration Research
His career focus has been on discovering drugs for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases, both at AbbVie and in his current advisory roles.
Biotech Investing
As a Venture Partner with the Dementia Discovery Fund, he is actively involved in identifying and advising promising biotechnology companies and venture capital firms.
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Career

Work history

5-2019
Pharmaceutical Research and Strategy Advisor
St. Andrews Advisors, LLC
2008 - 4-2019
Vice President, Neuroscience Research
AbbVie
1998 - 2008
Divisional Vice President, Advanced Technology
Abbott
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Denison University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Harvard University
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