David F. Townson

David F. Townson

Chief Executive Officer @ Expression Therapeutics, Inc.

About

With several global product approvals and nearly 20 successful INDs across Cell and Gene Therapy, Hematology, Oncology, and other disease areas I am best defined as a "Development Guy". I successfully build teams that deliver for patients and shareholders. >>> I bring people together with the mission to improve the lives of patients <<<

Country

United States

City

Greater Boston

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Licensing, Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Multicultural Team Leadership, Staff Development, Coaching, Portfolio Management, Biopharmaceuticals, Communication, Executive Management, Global Drug Development, Sensitive Issues, Escalation Process, Functional Leadership, Project Leadership, Critical Thinking, Business Planning, Molecular Diagnostics, Strategic Initiatives, Strategic Alliances, Presentations

Experience

Expression Therapeutics, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer

Expression Therapeutics, Inc.

LinkedIn
2025-10 - Present · 11 mos

Greater Boston

- Lead organization's mission to deliver curative treatments for Hemophilia and Oncology - Member, Board of Directors

Bayer

Executive Leader, Oncology Research and Development : Immuno-Oncology, Cell Therapy

Bayer

LinkedIn
2018 - 2025-10 · 7 yrs

Greater Boston

Led Global Immuno-Oncology, Cell Therapy, and Precision Medicine Portfolio: - Partner Globally: Build and Lead Highly Engaged Global Teams of Dedicated Experts - Optimize Development: Deliver Innovative Treatments to Patients Faster: VITRAKVI®, HYRNUO® - Define and Execute Strategy: Maximize Benefit to Patients and Ensure Shareholder Value

Novartis

Pharmaceutical | Oncology | Cell and Gene Therapies

Novartis

LinkedIn
2013 - 2017 · 4 yrs

East Hanover, NJ

Head of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CART) Program Management Office | Immunotherapy | Cell and Gene Therapy Unit. KYMRIAH® - Partnered with a dedicated team of professionals committed to bringing hope to cancer patients and their families: We never give up because patients are counting on us. - Created a culture of transparency, collaboration, and communication in order to accelerate the delivery of new products: One Team Working Together. - Challenged standard practice to drive innovative thinking: Do what it takes to get the product in patient's hands without comprising safety or integrity. - Removed organizational obstacles: Built an environment where teams had the freedom to operate and focus on what is most important - our patients.

Novartis

Pharmaceutical | Oncology | Hematology | Program Management Head | Global Program Head

Novartis

LinkedIn
2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

Greater New York City Area

• Seamless Integration: Strategy and Operations for Global Oncology / Hematology and Sickle Cell Disease • Passionate Delivery: JADENU® submissions & approvals delivered ahead of schedule. Anti-p selectin for Sickle Cell Disease: ADAKVEO® • Professional Leadership: Program Management Function Head for 14 US-Based Staff. EXJADE®, JADENU®, ADAKVEO®

MannKind Corporation

Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology | Senior Vice President | Executive Management

MannKind Corporation

LinkedIn
2010-1 - 2011-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Greater New York City Area

Senior Vice President, Development • Created culture where team members took personal ownership of the organization’s product success • Aligned decision processes to ensure all assets had the resources to deliver our aggressive objectives • Led governance to address emerging issues and support programs delivering on-time and on-budget

MannKind Corporation

Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology | Vice President Development | Global Program Head

MannKind Corporation

LinkedIn
2006 - 2009-12 · 4 yrs

Greater New York City Area

Vice President Development, Project Management Project Leader, Diabetes • Led diabetes drug-device program through development and company's first NDA submission. • Integrated People/Process/Tools to improve project delivery via value-based decision making. • Partnered with Business Development staff and led due diligence teams for R&D opportunities. AFREZZA®

Pfizer

Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology | Senior Director | Worldwide Portfolio Director

Pfizer

LinkedIn
2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

Worldwide Portfolio Director: CVMED (cardiovascular and metabolic disease) & Ophthalmology pipelines • Increased productivity of the cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrine disease portfolio. • Managed global resource strategy to achieve optimal delivery of all R&D assets. • Led integration of Pharmacia portfolio into Pfizer quickly and effectively before & after acquisition. • Served as Subject Matter Expert for portfolio management discipline internally and externally. • Developed Processes, Tools, and Behaviors necessary to drive portfolio centered decisions.

Pfizer

Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology Development | Global Program Head

Pfizer

LinkedIn
2001 - 2004 · 3 yrs

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

Global Project Leader, Diabetes and Ophthalmology: • Led global development teams in Diabetes (inhaled insulin) and Ophthalmology.(VEGF inhibitor) • Led global alliance teams and R&D due diligence assessment and asset integration teams. • Awarded Research & Development "Project Team of the Year". • EXUBERA®, MACUGEN®

Sanofi

Pharmaceutical | Biotechnology Development | Global Program Head "Chef de Projet" | Vaccines

Sanofi

LinkedIn
1998-8 - 2001-7 · 3 yrs

Lyon Area, France and Swiftwater PA

Chef de Projet / Global Project Leader, Vaccines: • Led vaccine development programs for global markets: Meningitis, Avian Flu, Rabies • Served as Alliance Leader for small EU Biotechnology companies while based in France. • Developed portfolio prioritization methodologies for strategic planning. • MENACTRA®

Boehringer Ingelheim

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Development | Research and Development Project Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim

LinkedIn
1991 - 1998 · 7 yrs

Ridgefield, CT

R&D Project Manager, Early Development: • Managed early stage drug and device product development teams: Asthma and COPD. • COMBIVENT® Unit Dose Vials, ATROVENT® HFA Scientist II: • Supported early development projects via formulation development support, validation, etc. • VIRAMUNE®.

Education

Walden University

Walden University

LinkedIn

Applied Management and Decision Sciences

1999 - 2004 · 5 yrs
Long Island University

Long Island University

LinkedIn

Information Technology Applications

1986 - 1987 · 1 yr
State University of New York at Fredonia

State University of New York at Fredonia

LinkedIn

Environmental Science

1981 - 1985 · 4 yrs

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