Richard Kurtz

Richard Kurtz is an accomplished Vice President of Corporate Business Development at Bio-Rad Laboratories, with a strong background in executing mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments in the Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics sectors. Kurtz has successfully led various corporate development roles within Bio-Rad, including initiating partnerships with startup incubators and venture capital firms. In addition to twelve years at Bio-Rad, Kurtz serves on multiple boards and as a strategic advisor for companies focused on innovative solutions in biotechnology and drug discovery. Kurtz holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Northwestern University and a BA in Molecular Biology from Colgate University.