John Teare

Commander
DISC Type : D

Advisor at Riplex

Lafayette, California, United States

Overview

John Teare is a life science executive with over 30 years of experience in protein design, drug discovery, and product development. He has a proven track record of leading teams that delivered innovative products like Kovaltry® and Jivi® to market at Bayer and currently advises companies like Riplex and Orca.

He shows a deep concern for the integrity of the scientific process and the challenges facing the biotech industry. His public commentary highlights the importance of data-driven research and expresses apprehension about the impact of funding cuts on innovation and the development of new treatments for patients.

Unique fact: He played a key role in developing sequencing and genotyping platforms at foundational genomics companies like Applied Biosystems and Celera.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

AI in Drug Discovery
He has extensive experience in both rational and AI-driven protein design for therapeutic development, a core part of his consultancy work.
Biotherapeutic Development
He has successfully brought multiple biotherapeutics to market, including well-known products from his time at Bayer, and consults on CMC for pharmaceuticals.
Genomic Technologies
His career includes developing pivotal sequencing and genotyping platforms at industry-defining companies like Applied Biosystems, Celera, and Mission Bio.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Advisor at Riplex
8-2025
Catalyst Advisor at UCSF Innovation Ventures
11-2024
Scientific Advisor - Orca at Third Rock Ventures
1-2024 - 5-2025
CSO/COO & Co-Founder at Upstart Science
1-2024 - 12-2024
Head of Science at Betteromics

Education

1990 - 1993
Post Doctoral Fellow from Washington University in St. Louis
1984 - 1990
Ph.D. from Saint Louis University School of Medicine

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Exp : 32 Location : Lafayette, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Advisor at Riplex
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And John

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