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David Macdonald
Founder, CEO and Catalyst at Medical Catalyst, LLC
David Macdonald is a seasoned life science entrepreneur and executive with over 35 years of international experience in developing and commercializing clinical diagnostic products and laboratory services.1 He currently serves as a Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors at AMLo Biosciences.1
Professional Background
Macdonald's career is marked by leadership roles in various biotech and medical diagnostics companies:
Current Positions::
- CEO and Lead Catalyst at Medical Catalyst, LLC12
- Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors at AMLo Biosciences1
- Member of the Board of Directors at Veramarx1
- Business Advisor for Up Therapeutics and Accelevir1
Previous Leadership Roles::
- CEO and Board Member at several companies, including First Light Diagnostics, Agendia, AltheaDx, and Nanomix1
- COO at Nanogen1
- Division President/COO at Nichols Institute Diagnostics and Vice President at Quest Diagnostics1
Expertise and Achievements
Macdonald is known for his:
- Strong track record in fundraising, having raised over $160 million in private equity and debt financings1
- Experience in leading companies through successful exits1
- Expertise in various areas of medical diagnostics, including molecular diagnostics, personalized medicine, and medical devices1
- Skills in M&A integration, strategic planning, and business plan execution1
Education
- MBA from Babson College, focusing on Marketing and Entrepreneurship12
- BSBA in Management and Finance from Northeastern University1
David Macdonald's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "medicalcatalyst"234, where he describes himself as a "Life Science Entrepreneur, with significant international experience in successful" ventures.2