Scott McNinch

Scott McNinch is an accomplished professional in business development within the biotechnology and medical research sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute since December 2015, McNinch specializes in fostering external collaborations to enhance medical research efforts. Prior experience includes roles such as Senior Business Officer at PATH, where responsibilities included developing commercialization strategies and managing external relationships, and Principal at Semphore Bioconsulting, focusing on strategic planning and marketing for biotech startups. Earlier positions also include Director of Business Development at Y's Therapeutics and Manager roles at Genencor International and Onyx Pharmaceuticals. McNinch holds a BS in Molecular Biology, a BA in Chinese Studies, and a Master's in International Management from UC San Diego, alongside academic experience at National Taiwan University and Peking University.