Jonathan Davis
About Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis serves as the Vice President of Innovation and Strategy at Invenra, where he focuses on advancing therapeutic protein technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics and has extensive experience in molecular biology and protein engineering, having worked at prestigious institutions including Harvard University and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Current Role at Invenra
Jonathan Davis serves as the Vice President of Innovation and Strategy at Invenra, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's strategic initiatives and fostering innovation within the organization. Prior to this, he was the Head of Innovation at Invenra from 2019 to 2021. His work in Madison, Wisconsin, emphasizes the development of new biopharmaceutical technologies.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Davis has a strong educational background in music and biophysics. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Reed College. He later obtained a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University of California, San Francisco. His expertise includes molecular biology techniques, protein expression and purification, and antibody engineering.
Professional Background
Jonathan Davis has extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. He worked as a Principal Scientist in Protein Design at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2008 to 2019, where he contributed to protein engineering projects. He also held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University and Mass General Hospital from 1996 to 2001. His earlier roles include a Senior Scientist position at EMD Serono from 2001 to 2008.
Research Contributions
Jonathan Davis has developed innovative approaches in bispecific protein technologies, enhancing therapeutic protein functionality. He has improved technology for library design and construction, which optimizes selection processes and screening for protein results. His work also involves utilizing advanced protein modeling tools like RosettaDesign for protein engineering projects.
Advisory Roles
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Jonathan Davis serves on the Scientific Advisory Board, where he provides insights and guidance based on his extensive experience in biophysics and molecular biology. His advisory role allows him to contribute to the strategic direction of scientific research and innovation.