James Downs

James Downs currently serves as the VP of Business Development for the USA at SCHOTT MINIFAB, where responsibilities include leading market and project development for the medical diagnostics division. Previous roles include Director of Global Business Development at Schott AG, University Lecturer at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, and Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University. James founded J.B. Downs & Co., a life science-focused consultancy, and directed business development for biotech research at Leipzig University. Prior experience at Pfizer included management of a $31 million district and recognition within the top 10% of sales performance. James holds a Doctorate in Economics from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, along with an MBA in International Management and a BSBA in International Business.