Mike Fitzpatrick

Vice President of Business Development & Operations

Professional Overview

Mike Fitzpatrick is an experienced business leader with a diverse background in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries. As the Vice President of Business Development & Operations at Umoja Biopharma, he is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency, and overseeing cross-functional projects. Fitzpatrick also serves as the Chief Strategy and Operations Officer and Co-Founder of SCORE-UW at the University of Washington, where he leverages his expertise to support the development of innovative healthcare solutions.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Vice President of Business Development & Operations, Umoja Biopharma (2021-Present)

• Spearheads the company's business development efforts, identifying and evaluating strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities to expand Umoja's product pipeline and market reach

• Oversees the optimization of operational processes and systems, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effective business operations

• Collaborates cross-functionally to align business objectives with the company's scientific and technological capabilities

Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Co-Founder, SCORE-UW, University of Washington (2020-Present)

• Co-founded and leads the strategic direction and operations of SCORE-UW, a university-based center focused on developing and commercializing innovative healthcare technologies

• Drives the identification, evaluation, and incubation of promising life sciences projects, securing funding and industry partnerships to support their growth

Career Progression

Managing Partner, NINE75 (2017-Present)

• Provides strategic advisory and operational support to early-stage and growth-stage companies in the life sciences sector, leveraging his extensive industry experience and network

CEO & President, NanoScopia (2015-2016)

• Guided the company through a successful pivot, repositioning its technology and business model to better serve the needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets

Site Lead & Director of Business Operations, Bristol Myers Squibb (2011-2015)

• Optimized the site's operational efficiency and cost structure, driving improvements in key performance metrics and strengthening the company's competitive position

Various Roles, ZymoGenetics (2002-2009)

• Progressed through roles in portfolio and project management, corporate communications, and protein biochemistry research and development, gaining a well-rounded understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry

Academic Background

Fitzpatrick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Washington, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Business development and strategic partnerships

• Operational optimization and process improvement

• Life sciences technology commercialization and incubation

• Project and portfolio management

• Protein biochemistry and process development

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the successful turnaround of NanoScopia, repositioning the company's technology and business model to better serve the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets

• Led the optimization of Bristol Myers Squibb's site operations, driving improvements in key performance metrics and strengthening the company's competitive position

• Co-founded SCORE-UW, a university-based center focused on developing and commercializing innovative healthcare technologies, and has been instrumental in securing funding and industry partnerships to support its growth

Conclusion

Mike Fitzpatrick's diverse experience and proven track record in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries make him a valuable asset to Umoja Biopharma and SCORE-UW. His strategic vision, operational expertise, and industry relationships position him to drive continued growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.