Charles Caldwell, PhD, is a healthcare investment banking associate at Salem Partners LLC, where he is responsible for deal sourcing, relationship management, and transaction support in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He holds a PhD in clinical and experimental therapeutics, as well as an MS in pharmacy administration and pharmacy policy and regulatory affairs, both from the University of Southern California. He is also a former strategy insights and planning associate consultant at ZS Associates, and has held a variety of research and teaching positions throughout his career.

Caldwell's expertise lies in healthcare investment banking, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare services, and digital health. His interests include raising capital, executing M&A transactions, and strategically investing in healthcare opportunities. He has also been involved in various community advisory boards, marketing and outreach initiatives, and athletic coaching throughout his career.