The AbbVie Ventures team is comprised of eight investment professionals across our three major U.S. locations: Boston/Cambridge, Chicago and San Francisco areas.
Team
AbbVie Ventures Team
Head, AbbVie Ventures, AbbVie HQ
In addition to his role in AbbVie Ventures, Scott is Vice President,
Scientific Affairs, and acts as an Abbvie spokesperson on R&D
matters to global media, governmental officials, and institutional
investors. Prior to this role, Scott led Pharmaceutical Development at
AbbVie and was responsible for advancing a broad pipeline across
several therapeutic areas. In his 20+ year career at Abbott/AbbVie, he
held roles of increasing responsibility across the research and
development organization.
Managing Director, AbbVie HQ
Margarita contributes more than 20 years of deal-making experience, including 10 years in biotech and pharma. Margarita has led and managed investments in over a dozen biotech companies in the US and Europe.
Managing Director, Boston area
John adds more than 20 years of industry experience ranging from business development and venture investing to operational experience across multiple startup biotech and global pharmaceutical companies.
Director, Boston area
Chuck brings nearly 25 years of venture investing, business development and R&D leadership experience from both biotech and pharma. A molecular biologist by training, Chuck began his career in drug discovery.
Director, Boston area
Ross contributes a decade of biotech and pharma experience ranging from business development and commercial strategy to early stage company creation, advising, and investing.
Director, San Francisco area
KT, an innovator and scientist at heart, has over 20 years of leadership, entrepreneurial, and investing experience focused on expanding the value driven by scientific discovery.
Director, AbbVie HQ
Priyanka brings more than a decade of experience in venture
investing and R&D from the pharmaceutical and medical device
industry. A pharmaceutical scientist by training, Priyanka began her
career in drug development.
Manager, AbbVie HQ
Jay is experienced in management consulting and medicinal chemistry research. Prior to AbbVie Ventures, Jay advised clients across the healthcare industry on corporate and commercial strategies.
Jackie is the Executive Assistant to Scott Brun and the Ventures team. She has been a member of the AbbVie Ventures team for over 5 years, with 20 years of administrative experience.