Section 03 · About GLSG
Experienced Team
Abstract
At GLSG, we bring more than 60 years of experience in life science for your SUCCESS. Connect Korean biotech startups with US markets, guiding every step with expertise from Boston to Maryland.
3.1 — Managing Partner
Shahin Gharakhanian, MD
R&D / Development Strategy · Market Penetration Strategy · Operations
LinkedIn ↗- CareerPharmaceutical & medical executive; projects with 30 different global companies and 20 different brands
- Approvals4 NDA/MAA and/or new drug launches, including a blockbuster in 2011
- RolesSAB/CMO, US/EU biotechnology; (F) VP Medicines Development Group, Global R&D, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- EducationMedical education/CME: University of Paris & Harvard Medical School
- CareerLife-science operations executive spanning startups, global biosciences, and contract research organizations
- RolesChief Operating Officer, ExoRenal; VP, CJ Biosciences, Inc. (EzBiome)
- ResearchSenior Scientist, Charles River Laboratories; Research Fellow, Harvard Medical School
- EducationPhD in Microbiology; postdoctoral fellow, Northeastern University
- AcademiaProfessor, Medical Center, Ewha Womans University
- IndustryCEO, Bluegen LSP; JW Pharmaceuticals
- EcosystemDirector, Seoul Biohub
- GovernmentDirector, KHIDI US Branch (NYC); Director, KHIDI Singapore
Behind the partners stands a world-class circle of external advisors.
Clinical development, medtech, investment, and corporate finance — advisors across Boston, New York, and Atlanta.