Jonathan P. Gertler, M.D.

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jonathan P. Gertler, MD, is Founder and CEO of Back Bay Life Science Advisors, a leading global life science strategy and investment banking firm. He is also Managing Director, BioVentures Investors MedTech Funds, has over 30 years of clinical and scientific experience, and has extensive advisory work with biotechnology, diagnostic, medical device, and health care IT companies in both the private and public sector. A former vascular surgeon and founder of several life science companies, Dr. Gertler is a frequent speaker and writer on strategic issues facing life science companies at all stages.

Mentor Experience: BioPharma and MedTech pipeline and lifecycle advisory; franchise, business unit, and therapeutic area strategy; M&A; therapeutic area development; fund guidance; board development; private and public equity development; fund-raising.