Lawrence Petit-Frere is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kastor Capital, where he invests in early-stage biotech startups. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, complemented by senior global regulatory affairs roles at major pharmaceutical companies like Biogen and Johnson & Johnson.
He is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly within STEM and the Caribbean tech community. He has served as a clerk for TERC Inc. , a non-profit focused on fostering futures through math and science, and has been a featured leader at events for the Caribbean tech community.
He made a significant career transition from senior roles in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs to founding his own venture capital firm.
Lawrence Petit-Frere
Founder, Managing Partner at Kastor Capital, LLC
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Biotech Investing
As the Founder of Kastor Capital, he actively invests in and evaluates early-stage biotechnology startups, leveraging his deep industry experience.
Pharmaceutical Development
His background includes senior regulatory affairs positions at Biogen and Johnson & Johnson, giving him expertise in the drug commercialization lifecycle.
Diversity in Tech
He is a featured leader in the Haitian-American community and participates in events like the Caribbean Tech Showcase to bridge ecosystems and support underrepresented founders.
Media Appearances
Lawrence has no verified media appearances
Work History
9-2024
Founder, Managing Partner at Kastor Capital, LLC
6-2023 - 5-2024
MIT Sloan Fellow MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management
12-2021 - 6-2023
Associate Director Global Regulatory Affairs at Biogen
11-2018 - 1-2022
Senior Manager Global Regulatory Affairs at Biogen
5-2017 - 11-2018
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs at EMD Serono, Inc.
10-2014 - 12-2016
Regulatory Affairs Manager at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
10-2011 - 9-2014
Pharmacy Manager at Rite Aid
6-2010 - 6-2011
Regulatory Affairs Manager at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
7-2008 - 6-2010
Post Doctoral Fellow, Regulatory Affairs at Johnson & Johnson
7-2008 - 6-2010
Post-Doctoral Fellow at Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Education
2001 - 2008
Doctor of Pharmacy from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Master of Business Administration - MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management
More Information
Social Presence :
Prographics :
Exp : 16
Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Founder, Managing Partner at Kastor Capital, LLC
