Brian Axe

Brian Axe, Managing Director at NovaQuest Capital Management, has over 20 years of experience in the biomedical industry across pharmaceuticals, animal health, and medical devices. He is a member of the investment committee of NovaQuest Animal Health Opportunities Fund. He is responsible for leading the Firm’s animal health strategy through portfolio management, sourcing, negotiating, due diligence, structuring of investment opportunities, and post-close investment management.

Mr. Axe joined NovaQuest in 2017 after 15 years at Eli Lilly and Co., where he began in Lilly Research Labs and held various positions including Senior R&D Analytical Chemist, Project Management Advisor, and Due Diligence Advisor. As Due Diligence Advisor, he led corporate and scientific & technical due diligence teams and advised therapeutic area leadership as well as business development on transaction opportunities.