Rajesh Devraj

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Venture Partner at Atlas Venture

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Rajesh Devraj is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive with over 30 years of experience in drug discovery and development. As President & CEO of Rectify Pharma and a Venture Partner at Atlas Venture, he focuses on advancing novel therapeutics for rare diseases. He holds a Ph. D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Kansas.

He is passionate about translating fundamental scientific discoveries into disease-modifying therapies for patients with serious unmet needs. His work often involves creating strategic partnerships between biotech startups and large pharmaceutical companies to accelerate development.

Rajesh has led teams that have successfully advanced more than 20 molecules into clinical development throughout his career.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Partnerships
He recently led Rectify Pharma's partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim to advance a new therapeutic approach for cardiorenal diseases.
Rare Disease Cures
His company, Rectify Pharma, focuses on developing novel small molecule therapies for rare genetic disorders like primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and PFIC2.
Drug Discovery
He has over three decades of experience leading drug discovery and development programs at companies like Bristol-Myers Squibb, Biogen, and Incyte.

Media Appearances

Atlas Venture Welcomes Rajesh Devraj, PhD, as Venture Partner. Featured in Business Wire

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Work History

11-2020
Venture Partner at Atlas Venture
4-2015 - 10-2020
Entrepreneur in Residence at Atlas Venture
3-2013 - 3-2015
Advisor at Atlas Venture
4-2021
President & CEO at Rectify Pharmaceuticals
1-2015
Board Director at Euclises Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Education

Rajesh has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Rajesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rajesh is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rajesh

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rajesh move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Rajesh take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Rajesh

Personality Compatibility


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