Scott Barry

Mr. Barry has more than 20 years of experience in investment banking and the healthcare industry. He joined EW Healthcare Partners (formerly Essex Woodlands) as principal in the New York office in 2006 and was quickly promoted to partner in 2008, then to managing director in 2012. Before that, Mr. Barry served as the global head of pharmaceutical M&A and collaborations at Novartis Pharma AG and was responsible for global acquisitions, equity investments, and corporate partnerships across all therapeutic areas. He joined Novartis in 2002 and held positions in the business development and licensing and mergers and acquisitions groups. Before joining Novartis, Mr. Barry was a director for Century Capital Associates LLC, a boutique healthcare investment bank and consulting firm, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnering and financing transactions. He also has held positions at KPMG LLP in their healthcare corporate finance and assurance services groups.

Mr. Barry previously served on the Board of Directors of Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITA) acquired by Stryker Corporation; Victory Pharma, Inc., acquired by Shionogi, Inc., and Velcera, acquired by Perrigo Company. He is currently on the Board of Directors for Breg/United Orthopedic Group and Encore Dermatology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and an MBA from New York University.