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Carol Gallagher

Independent Board Director

Del Mar, California

Overview 

Carol Gallagher is a highly experienced Board Director with a background in biopharmaceuticals and a Pharm.D. from the University of Kentucky. She has held leadership roles at companies like Calistoga Pharmaceuticals and has invested in various pharmaceutical and health-related startups, showcasing expertise in strategy, drug development, and clinical development. With a career spanning roles at Pfizer, Biogen Idec, and as President and CEO of Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, Carol Gallagher has demonstrated strong leadership in the pharmaceutical industry and a keen eye for investing in promising startups in the healthcare sector. Currently, she serves as an Independent Board Director and Venture Advisor at New Enterprise Associates, focusing on Series A and B investments in pharmaceuticals and health services.

Work Experience 

  • Independent Board Director

    2024 - Current

Self Employed is a contracting company that provides independent contracting services.

  • Venture Advisor

    2023 - 2024

  • Venture Partner

    2019 - 2023

  • Partner

    2014 - 2023

New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm that focuses on investments in technology and healthcare startups.

  • Past President and CEO

    2008 - 2011

Calistoga Pharmaceuticals develops therapeutic oral medicines for patients suffering from cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Raised $97,200,000.00 from Latterell Venture Partners, Amgen Ventures, Alta Partners, Quogue Capital, Three Arch Partners and Frazier Healthcare Partners.

  • President and CEO

    2007 - 2008

  • SVP, Corporate Development

    2006 - 2007

  • SVP, Corp Development

    2006 - 2007

  • VP, Sales, Markeitng, and Product Planning

    2004 - 2006

  • Director, Oncology Marketing and Rituxan Team Leader

    2002 - 2004

Biogen is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of innovative therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Senior Director, Oncology Marketing

    2002 - 2003

  • Director, New Product Planning

    2000 - 2001

Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that provides affordable access to safe, effective medicines and health care services.

Raised $32,000,000,000.00 from Starboard Value.

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