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John Mckearn
Managing Director at RiverVest Venture Partners
United States
Overview
John McKearn is a Managing Director at RiverVest Venture Partners with a background in Venture Capital and BioPharma R&D. He has held leadership roles at companies like Kalypsys and Pharmacia, and has made significant investments in companies such as OncoResponse and Allakos.
McKearn's career highlights include serving as President of PennyHead LLC and as Chief Scientific Officer, President, and CEO at Kalypsys, demonstrating expertise in biotechnology, drug development, and investment in the pharmaceutical industry.
Work Experience
Managing Director
2008 - Current
President
2004
Life Sciences / BioPharmaceutical Consulting
Board Member
2000 - 2009
IDM develops immunotherapies for cancer
CSO, President & CEO
2003 - 2006
Sr VP of Discovery Research
2000 - 2003
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.
Research
1987 - 2000
Education
PhD
1975 - 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
1971 - 1975