Brian Gallagher is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical executive with an impressive academic background in chemistry. Holding a Ph.D. and M.S. in organic chemistry from the University of Michigan, as well as a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he's held senior leadership roles at some of the most prestigious companies in the industry.

Before joining Abingworth as a partner, he served as the Vice President of Business Investments at GlaxoSmithKline, where he focused on identifying and investing in promising biotech firms. Additionally, he was a senior director at Sirtris Pharmaceuticals and worked as an associate director of medicinal chemistry at Alantos Pharmaceuticals.

Throughout his career, Gallagher has gained extensive experience in corporate development, business investments, drug discovery, and medicinal chemistry. His vast expertise and knowledge contribute greatly to the success of any company he works with.