James Caffrey PhD MBA
About James Caffrey PhD MBA
James Caffrey, PhD, MBA, is the Director of Business Development in Data Science at DNAnexus, with extensive experience in the life sciences sector. He has held leadership roles at Life Technologies, QIAGEN, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, demonstrating expertise in product management, strategic marketing, and business development.
Current Role at DNAnexus
James Caffrey serves as the Director of Business Development for Data Science at DNAnexus, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business development initiatives within the data science sector. His work involves leveraging his extensive experience in the genomics and next-generation sequencing fields to foster strategic partnerships and alliances that enhance the company's offerings.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current role, James Caffrey held several significant positions in business development. He worked at Life Technologies as General Manager and Commercial Leader from 2005 to 2010, and later as Leader of Product Management from 2010 to 2011. He also served as Associate Director of Business Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2011 to 2015 and as Director of Strategic Marketing at QIAGEN from 2017 to 2022. His experience spans both mature and startup organizations.
Educational Background and Qualifications
James Caffrey has a comprehensive educational background. He earned a Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Development Biology from Iowa State University, completing his studies from 1989 to 1995. He also holds a Global Executive MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and the National University of Singapore, which he completed in 2016. Additionally, he studied Marketing at UC Irvine, achieving Specialized Studies in Integrated Marketing from 2012 to 2013.
Expertise in Product Launches
James Caffrey has a proven track record in product launches, having successfully launched over 25 products in the fields of genomics and next-generation sequencing. His expertise encompasses a wide range of products, including reagents, software, hardware, and cloud services. He has demonstrated the ability to negotiate and close multi-million-dollar business opportunities through strategic alliances and partnerships.
Relationship Building and Leadership Skills
James Caffrey is recognized for his ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external partners. His leadership skills are evident in his management of business unit-level commercial and R&D teams, where he holds P&L responsibility. He operates effectively in fast-paced environments, adapting to the technical demands of the industry.