John David

With two decades of experience across biotech startups and global organizations, I’ve built a career at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and execution. I’m known for bridging technical depth with commercial clarity – helping organizations articulate why their solutions matter and how they deliver meaningful impact.

 

I’ve held senior leadership roles at 3M and Neogen, where I led global initiatives spanning portfolio strategy, new product commercialization, scientific marketing, and technical services. At 3M, I led the launch and scale of innovative diagnostic platforms, shaping go-to-market strategy, and built integrated thought leadership programs that strengthened market leadership. At Neogen, I built and led the company’s first global thought leadership and customer education organization, partnering with industry experts to deliver high-impact scientific programs that drove international growth and customer engagement.

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Across my career, I’ve helped organizations navigate complex markets, align cross- functional teams, and move innovation from concept to adoption. My work consistently focuses on strengthening credibility, clarifying positioning, and enabling customers to confidently adopt new solutions.

At CMO in Residence, I bring a strategic yet pragmatic perspective to help clients accelerate commercialization efforts, elevate thought leadership, and translate innovation into impactful business results.