Jeffrey R. Jay

Managing Director at Great Point Partners

Jeffrey R. Jay is the Managing Director at Great Point Partners. Jeffrey has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on investments and management.

Prior to joining Great Point Partners, Jeffrey was a General Partner and Head of Health Care Investments at J.H. Whitney & Co. During their tenure there, they led growth buy-outs of AdvancePCS, CRA Managed Care, Eon Labs, Symbion, U.S. Bioservices and numerous other health care companies. Jeffrey also served on the firm's Investment Committee. Under their leadership, J.H. Whitney & Co. grew from $500 million to over $7 billion in assets, with health care representing about 20% of their investment activities.

Before J.H. Whitney & Co., Jeffrey was a Principal at Canaan Partners from December 1988 to August 1993.

Jeffrey has a long track record of success in the healthcare industry, with a proven ability to generate strong returns for investors. Jeffrey is a valuable addition to any team looking to invest in the healthcare sector.

Jeffrey R. Jay's educational career began at St. John's in Shrewsbury, MA, where they studied biology and mathematics. Jeffrey then attended the London School of Economics and Political Science, where they studied economics. After receiving their MBA from Harvard Business School, they returned to the United States to attend Boston University School of Medicine, where they earned their MD/BA with honors in neurosciences.

Some individuals on their team include Bill Gallucci - Operating Partner, Adam Felsenthal - General Counsel & Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, and Bret Tenenhaus - Principal.

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