David A. Rubinstein, PhD, MBA
About David A. Rubinstein, PhD, MBA
David A. Rubinstein, PhD, MBA, serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development at MeiraGTx, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in business development and intelligence, with previous roles at companies such as Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Genentech.
Current Role at MeiraGTx
David A. Rubinstein serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development at MeiraGTx. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic growth initiatives in New York, New York. In this role, he oversees business development efforts, focusing on partnerships and collaborations that align with MeiraGTx's mission in gene therapy.
Previous Experience at MeiraGTx
Prior to his current role, David A. Rubinstein worked at MeiraGTx as Vice President of Business Development from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he was involved in various initiatives aimed at expanding the company's business portfolio and enhancing its market presence in the gene therapy sector.
Education and Expertise
David A. Rubinstein holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both business strategy and scientific research.
Career Background
David A. Rubinstein has a diverse career spanning various roles in business development and intelligence. He worked as Director of Business Development at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals from 2015 to 2021. His earlier experience includes positions at YEDA R&D - Weizmann Institute of Science, where he served as Technology Transfer Officer, and Genentech as an MBA Intern in Pipeline and Portfolio Planning.
Military Service and Early Career
Before entering the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, David A. Rubinstein served as an Intelligence Officer in the Israeli Military Intelligence (Unit 8200) from 2001 to 2004. His early career also includes a role as a Business Intelligence Analyst at Adkit from 2004 to 2007, where he gained valuable analytical skills.