David Bourdon
About David Bourdon
David Bourdon serves as the Director of Assay Development at Epic Sciences in San Diego, California, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in biomarker discovery and immunoassay development, having held various positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific and other institutions.
Work at Epic Sciences
David Bourdon serves as the Director of Assay Development at Epic Sciences, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the development of innovative assays for cancer diagnostics. His work contributes to the company's mission of delivering clarity in cancer profiling through advanced diagnostic solutions. Based in San Diego, California, Bourdon's leadership in assay development is pivotal to the company's ongoing research and product development efforts.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prior to his current role, David Bourdon worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific in various capacities from 2014 to 2020. He held the position of Senior R&D Manager and Immunoassay Strategy Lead, where he focused on high-sensitivity biomarker platforms. His tenure included roles as Staff Scientist and Entrepreneur In Residence, contributing to proteomic innovation and strategy development. His extensive experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific underscores his expertise in immunoassay development and biomarker discovery.
Education and Expertise
David Bourdon earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, focusing on GPCR signaling and thrombosis. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in proteomic biomarker discovery-to-validation and immunoassay development.
Background in Research and Development
David Bourdon's research career includes significant roles at various institutions. He began as a Research Intern at Pfizer in 1991 and later served as a Research Biologist at the same company. His academic roles include positions as a Graduate Research Assistant and Undergraduate Research Fellow at the University of Missouri and Washington University School of Medicine, respectively. This diverse background in research and development has equipped him with strong analytical and technical skills.
Skills and Collaboration
David Bourdon is recognized for his strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. He thrives in matrix environments, effectively collaborating across commercial, product management, marketing, and operations teams. His ability to lead cross-functional teams contributes to successful project outcomes and innovation in cancer diagnostics.