Rob Hallford
About Rob Hallford
Rob Hallford serves as the Senior Director of Business Development and Alliance Management at Precision BioSciences, Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in venture capital, consulting, and technology transfer.
Current Role at Precision BioSciences
Rob Hallford serves as the Senior Director of Business Development and Alliance Management at Precision BioSciences, Inc. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Durham, North Carolina. In this role, he focuses on developing partnerships and managing alliances to enhance business opportunities within the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Rob Hallford has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has held various roles at Eli Lilly, including Assistant Senior Decision Scientist and Senior Strategy Associate. His tenure at Eli Lilly spanned from 1995 to 2002, during which he worked on diabetes and growth disorders. He also served as a Senior Associate at Lilly BioVentures for six months in 2003.
Consulting and Venture Capital Background
Prior to his current role, Rob Hallford worked at Hughes Pittman & Gupton LLP as Director of Consulting for six months in 2008. He was also a Senior Associate at Pappas Ventures from 2005 to 2008, where he gained experience in venture capital. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Finance and Operations at Nanosyn from 2009 to 2021, focusing on financial and operational strategies.
Academic Qualifications
Rob Hallford holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. He also has a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Furman University. His academic background supports his expertise in finance, strategy, and technology assessment.
Teaching Role at Fuqua School of Business
Since 2011, Rob Hallford has been an Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. In this role, he shares his extensive knowledge in finance and business development with students, contributing to their education and professional growth.