David Spotts

David Spotts is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, currently serving as Senior Director of Value, Access, and Policy Strategy at Apellis Pharmaceuticals since April 2021. In this role, David focuses on developing brand strategies for SYFOVRE and EMPAVELI, emphasizing payer and reimbursement marketing. David's experience includes positions such as Senior Director, US Brand Lead - Ophthalmology at the National Ataxia Foundation and a Board Member at the same organization. Previously, David held roles at Wave Life Sciences, Shire, and Biogen, contributing to product commercialization and marketing strategies. David earned an MBA in Health Sector Management from Boston University, where involvement included leadership in the BioBusiness Organization and market assessments. Additionally, David possesses a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, complemented by earlier work as a Manufacturing Engineer in various companies.