Chris Delvecchio

Chris Delvecchio is a Principal at Shift Health, a healthcare consulting firm.12 He joined the company in 2010 and has since gained extensive experience leading complex engagements with industry leaders in areas of corporate and product strategy, opportunity evaluation, and research strategy.1

Dr. Delvecchio holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences from McMaster University, specializing in endocrinology and nuclear hormone receptors.1 Prior to joining Shift Health, he served as a Project Manager for an early-stage drug discovery company developing a high-throughput live animal screening system for new drugs.1

At Shift Health, Chris is part of the Executive and Leadership Teams, helping to shape and advance the firm's corporate strategy.1 His clients have included major pharmaceutical companies like Janssen, Sanofi Pasteur, Merck, and GSK, as well as universities, non-profits, and government organizations.1

Outside of his professional role, Chris volunteers with Life Sciences Ontario's Breakfast Networking Committee and mentorship program, and assists new entrepreneurs in translating their ideas into start-ups.1 He has presented research at international scientific conferences and published work in top-tier journals.1