Scott Beardsley

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Managing Partner, Venture Investments, Novo Holding US at Novo Holdings

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Scott Beardsley is the Managing Partner and Head of Venture Investments at Novo Holdings, where he oversees one of the worlds largest life science portfolios. With nearly 25 years of experience, he leads a team of 30 professionals committing over $750 million annually to advance novel therapies. He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.


Unique fact: Scott is a recipient of the 2004 BayBio DINA Award, recognizing his contributions to the life sciences industry.

Personality Overview

Appreciative

Example Driven

Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Topics They Care About

Life Science Investing
Oversees one of the largest and most active international life science portfolios, with a long-term view to advancing science and medicine.
Biotech Venture Financing
Leads his team in executing venture financings for a wide array of private companies, from early-stage startups to later-stage crossover financings.
Psychedelic Therapeutics
Has expressed specific interest in the potential of psychedelic-based investments for mental health disorders, calling it a "growing field" with significant discovery.

Media Appearances

Scott has no verified media appearances

Work History

2012
Managing Partner, Venture Investments, Novo Holding US at Novo Holdings
2009 - 2012
Senior Partner, Novo Growth Equity at Novo Holdings
2006 - 2008
Managing Director, Health Care Group at J.P. Morgan
1999 - 2006
Managing Director, Health Care Group at Piper Sandler
1995 - 1998
Principal, Health Care Group at MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

Education

1991 - 1993
Master from UCLA Anderson School of Management
1985 - 1989
Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University

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Insights For Selling To Scott

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Scott is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Scott

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Scott move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Scott take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Scott

Personality Compatibility


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