Simon Papillon-Cavanagh

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DISC Type : cs

VP Data Solutions at Caris Life Sciences

United States

Overview

Simon Papillon-Cavanagh is the Vice President of Data Solutions at Caris Life Sciences, where he leads the design of real-world data products. With a Ph. D. from McGill University, he specializes in integrating high-dimensionality biomedical data to drive discoveries in cancer research and support AI-driven drug development.

His doctoral research focused on the clonal evolution of colorectal cancer in response to therapy.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Unexpressive

Tough To Convince

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

Precision Medicine
He is passionate about advancing precision medicine through technology, partnerships, and building data infrastructure to support the next generation of translational research.
Real-World Data
Leads the design and development of Caris Life Sciences' real-world data product portfolio, ensuring the data is analysis-ready and scientifically rigorous.
Translational Research
His work focuses on aligning the scientific depth of data products with the translational research priorities of biopharma partners.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2023
VP Data Solutions at Caris Life Sciences
4-2022 - 11-2023
Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Epidemiology at Bristol Myers Squibb
1-2021 - 4-2022
Principal Scientist, Translational Epidemiology at Bristol Myers Squibb
1-2020 - 1-2021
Senior Research Investigator, Computational Biology - Immunology, Cardiovascular & Fibrosis at Bristol Myers Squibb
8-2017 - 1-2018
Manager, Data Scientist - Think Team at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from McGill University
Bachelor’s Degree from Université de Montréal

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Simon

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