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James Jordan

Pittsburgh,PA
James Jordan

Summary

Versatile CEO with a track record in life sciences, MedTech, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare IT. Proven expertise in spearheading strategic growth, managing high-impact mergers and acquisitions, and driving advancements in complex regulatory environments. Adept at leading digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and sustainable revenue growth. Committed to cultivating robust stakeholder relationships and building world-class teams dedicated to excellence in patient care and healthcare delivery.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
1

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Work History

StraTactic, LLC

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner
02.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • C-Suite Thought Partner: Influenced critical decisions and organizational change through data-driven strategic recommendations.
  • Business Transformation: Spearheaded transformations and upgrades by reengineering workflows, integrating technology, managing structural changes, and guiding cultural continuity or strategic realignment.
  • Cracked Complex Puzzles: Unraveled business challenges, operational impediments, and external market pressures for clients through targeted solutions driving growth across vital functions.
  • Healthcare Growth Accelerator: Fueled life sciences revenue, market share, and product growth through data-informed strategies across R&D, product launches, partnerships, and customer experience.
  • Marketing Strategist: Created strategies for brand development, customer acquisition, and market expansion.
  • Executive & Team Coaching : Prepared leaders for change through hands-on coaching and immersive skill-building.
  • Increased company revenue by implementing innovative business strategies and expanding product offerings.

Carnegie Mellon University

Distinguished Service Professor
01.2007 - Current

Job overview

    • Cross-Disciplinary Academic Expertise : Teaching responsibilities include marketing, health systems, accounting, and entrepreneurship.
    • Pioneering Program Development : Founded and led the Healthcare Data Center, a thriving online resource attracting over 1,000 monthly visitors.
    • Proven Media Relations Acumen : Leveraged extensive media relations experience, securing 86+ appearances on TV, podcasts, and in print media, solidifying brand position and generating a 15% increase in website traffic.
    • Influential Podcaster : Founded Chalk Talk Jim podcast, dedicated to enhancing the patient experience by improving the business of healthcare and driving engagement.

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

Managing Director, Accelerator Funds
01.2016 - 01.2020

Job overview

    • Due Diligence : Enhanced investment portfolio performance through comprehensive opportunity evaluation, deploying $25 million in capital.
    • Fundraising : Accelerated deal flow by cultivating relationships across angel, venture capital networks, and the startup ecosystem.
    • Market Modeling and Analysis : Leveraged data and modeling to inform investment decisions and post-deal tracking.
    • Process Optimization : Implemented operational improvements, driving more efficient VC funding cycles.
    • Exit Strategy Preparation : Provided strategic guidance to maximize portfolio company readiness for liquidity events.

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

President and CEO | Chief Investment Officer | EIR
01.2005 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Investment Leadership & Economic Growth: Directed $60 M to university investments and $25M in company investments into 135 life sciences startups, generating $1.5 billion in regional equity and $600 million in investor returns through 11 exits.
  • M&A Consultancy & Economic Impact: Provided critical guidance on valuations and legal terms for mergers, bolstering portfolio companies' positioning and supporting regional economic growth, influencing 2,300 direct and 14,691 ancillary job creations.
  • Regulatory Strategy Guidance & Innovation Support: Facilitated the commercialization journey of 146 products by providing regulatory strategy guidance through our EIR Program, contributing to 62 FDA approvals, and stimulating sector-wide innovation.
  • Brand and Relationship Building: Established brand prestige and strategic alliances, reinforcing market dominance and aiding companies to potentially add $600M in salaries and $75M in taxes annually to the local economy.
  • Data-Driven Strategic Planning: Utilized market analytics to shape investment strategies and business growth, underpinning investor confidence and robust economic development.
  • IPO and Market Strategy: Engineered IPO roadmaps for startups, setting up investor relations that enabled sustainable growth and bolstered market confidence.

Carnegie Mellon University

Sr. Program Director
01.2007 - 01.2017

Job overview

    • Results-oriented leader : Spearheaded the successful launch of a new degree program, generating significant ROI and exceeding financial projections.
    • Crafted compelling narratives : Developed and executed impactful marketing campaigns across diverse channels, attracting high-caliber students and exceeding recruitment targets.
    • Built brand recognition : Led initiatives that boosted program enrollments by 33% and brand awareness by 15% within the first 36 months.
    • Data-driven strategist : Defined and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to track program effectiveness, driving a 15% improvement in student success metrics.
    • Master of partnerships : Forged strategic collaborations with industry leaders, resulting in increased program visibility and valuable internship opportunities for students.

McKesson Corporation

Senior Vice President, Marketing, Business Development, Category Management and Health IT Solutions
01.2002 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Revenue Driver: Led $3B medical group's 20% annual revenue growth with new pharmaceuticals & innovative Health IT solutions (point-of-sale, charge capture, replenishment).
  • Acquisition Strategist: Spearheaded profitable portfolio expansion through strategic acquisitions, leveraging meticulous due diligence and market insights.
  • Data-Driven Leader: Utilized data & market research to identify growth opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and develop successful product lines, maximizing ROI.
  • High-Performing Team Builder: Empowered high-performing team to achieve commercialization goals, implementing KPIs and ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Supply Chain Mastermind : Secured a 33% increase in supply-side incentives within a $2B+ base, directly contributing to over 50% of EBIT growth.
  • B2B Customer Champion: At a $250B company, championed user-centric design and data insights for B2B management services (McKesson Inventory Manager, Supply Manager), boosting customer stickiness and brand loyalty by 20%.

Johnson & Johnson

Vice President, Marketing
01.2000 - 01.2002

Job overview

Transformed B2B & B2C marketing at Johnson & Johnson, driving a $700M revenue surge and 28% market share gain in just 2 years through:

  • Strategic leadership: Built and empowered a high-performing marketing team and established a scalable infrastructure to support rapid growth.
  • Data-driven insights: Utilized market research and analytics to inform product & brand development, pricing & distribution strategies, and targeted promotional campaigns.
  • Customer-centric focus: Created effective segmentation strategies to increase product share from 15% to 36% and unlock $225M in additional annual revenue via innovative product launches and brand repositioning.
  • Pricing mastery: Secured a >25% price premium through strategic price adjustments and value-driven messaging.

Vasca Inc

Vice President, Marketing & Sales
01.1998 - 01.2000

Job overview

    • Startup Growth Engine: Built and scaled a global marketing & sales team (45 specialists) from the ground up, driving X% lead generation and propelling Y% market share growth for a promising startup.
    • Financial Acumen & Strategic Partnerships: Spearheaded investor relations, securing X million in funding, and fostering strategic partnerships, propelling the company's growth trajectory and building robust industry credibility.
    • Global Market Expansion Architect: Navigated complex regulatory landscapes, establishing direct sales infrastructure in Canada and Europe, unlocking new market access and Y% revenue growth.
    • Data-Driven Market Strategist: Championed a data-driven CMS reimbursement strategy, securing critical market adoption and paving the way for successful European commercialization.
    • Customer-Centric Innovator: Architected and implemented a data-driven CRM system and dedicated clinical trial portal, optimizing resource allocation, improving sales efficiency, and empowering patient participation, all while ensuring ethical research practices.

Boston Scientific

Director of Endovascular Marketing
01.1996 - 01.1998

Job overview

  • Growth Engine: Spearheaded marketing for a $105M business segment, driving 40% revenue growth through the successful commercialization of 3 global endovascular projects, paving the way for entry into a $1B new market segment.
  • Customer-Centric Champion : Built and empowered a network of physician champions by targeted recruitment and data-driven support, fostering a Y% customer engagement boost across diverse segments and accelerating adoption curves for innovative solutions.
  • Data-Driven Strategist : Championed data-driven marketing initiatives, utilizing CRM, SEO tools (Google Analytics, HubSpot), and big data analysis to continuously refine strategies and ensure optimal ROI across the diverse brand portfolio.
  • Collaboration Guru : Partnered closely with cross-functional teams (Strategic Business Units, Technology, Shared Services) to develop cohesive marketing plans and drive alignment within the organization, fostering a synergistic environment for growth.
  • Commercialization Leadership : Led clinical development for three global projects, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and securing market access through PMA submission and a new DRG code creation, maximizing value for innovative solutions.
  • Scalable and Agile : Adept at scaling complex initiatives, exemplified by successfully managing over 21 clinical trial sites across the globe for three major projects, driving efficient enrollment, IDE completion, and market access.

BD Bard Medical

Director of Marketing
01.1994 - 01.1996

Job overview

    • Prolific Launch Leader: Effectively managed the launch of 15 products in 19 months, driving 40% of annual revenue growth and demonstrating exceptional product rollout expertise.
    • Data-Driven Strategist: Implemented real-time market share analytics, boosting forecast accuracy by 85%, customer retention by 15%, and optimizing ROI across diverse brands—empowered sales reps with competitive insights for proactive account management.
    • Crisis Navigator: Led comprehensive PR and communications strategy during an FDA consent decree, mitigating reputational risk and fostering stakeholder trust through proactive transparency and collaboration.
    • Product Revitalization Champion: Transformed a stagnant product line by strategically shifting the target audience from physicians to nurses, revitalizing revenue from $750,000 to $14 million in 2 years.

Education

Boston University
Boston, MA

MBA from Marketing

University Overview

Merrimack College
Andover, MA

Bachelor of Science from Accounting

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Fiscal Management
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Change Management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Investor Relations
  • Digital Transformation
  • Market Strategies
  • Leadership Development

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - from J&J


Certified Hypnotherapist - NHG

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Timeline

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner
StraTactic, LLC
02.2020 - Current
Managing Director, Accelerator Funds
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
01.2016 - 01.2020
Distinguished Service Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
01.2007 - Current
Sr. Program Director
Carnegie Mellon University
01.2007 - 01.2017
President and CEO | Chief Investment Officer | EIR
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
01.2005 - 01.2020
Senior Vice President, Marketing, Business Development, Category Management and Health IT Solutions
McKesson Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
Vice President, Marketing
Johnson & Johnson
01.2000 - 01.2002
Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Vasca Inc
01.1998 - 01.2000
Director of Endovascular Marketing
Boston Scientific
01.1996 - 01.1998
Director of Marketing
BD Bard Medical
01.1994 - 01.1996
Boston University
MBA from Marketing
Merrimack College
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
James Jordan