David L. Van Brunt Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Nc, Us

Founder and Partner of two ongoing business. PhD Solutions is a life sciences consultancy focusing on patient centered outcomes and real-world evidence strategy. Bald Innovation is a new startup that recently launched a platform for connecting life science companies with diverse vendors, The Partner Pipeline (https://thepartnerpipeline.com).

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Created a new team with two centers of excellence: one focused on Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO) and digital health, setting the vision and shaping strategy for this rapidly changing space; the other focused on advanced and accelerated in-house analytics of real-world evidence (RWE) and economic modelling. Chartered and chaired two cross-functional governance committees for real-world data strategy and stewardship of real-world evidence generation standards. Realized more than $2MM in cost savings and > 4 months in spared contracting time within first year of operation.

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

First person from HEOR to be recognized as a senior scientific leader within the company by AbbVie’s Scientific Governing Board

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Led a team of ~20 FTE and contract staff focused on pipeline immunology assets and Humira. As the largest pharmaceutical brand in the world, Humira depended on tight HEOR integration with cross-functional teams to preserve access globally in the face of growing competition and biosimilar entry. Drove strategy for HEOR to prioritize tactics across multiple indications and geographies. Led 5 teams of scientists across 3 therapeutic areas (>30 people in immunology, oncology and neuroscience) with direct external budget of $22.5MM following the unexpected death of a senior leader.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Continuing affiliation from prior full-time appointment to serve on dissertation committee and collaborate on research with the UT Health Sciences Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Grant-supported faculty position to serve externally funded departmental projects and teaching activities. Served as Director for the General Clinical Research Center, and elected by department peers to the Faculty Senate. In addition to teaching courses in measurement in biostatistics in epidemiology, designed and conducted independent research.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Built a world-class pipeline health economics and outcomes research function from the ground up to support assets from early development to launch (phases 0-3). Moved HEOR activities earlier in the development cycle than ever before to build evidence base supporting price and market access and reduce phase 3 risk. Led a team of scientists, fellows and interns supporting portfolio in neuroscience, immunology and hematology toward launch readiness. Represented Market Access function in corporate-wide initiatives and pilot projects in personalized medicine and joint HTA/Regulatory advice. Delivered C-Level briefings on status, opportunities, threats and gaps. Advised Business Development in evaluations of in-licensing and acquisition opportunities. Developed new information infrastructure to improve organizational memory and improve budget tracking, cost forecasting, and long-range planning.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Self-employed independent consultant for research design, statistical analysis, and intellectual property development.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Served as commissioned officer (at the rank of Captain/O-3) in the 55th Medical Operations Squadron, 55th Air Combat Wing, Offutt AFB, NE; Primary responsibility for maintaining operations of base psychology service. In addition to providing psychological services to an active duty, retired, and military dependent population of over 50,000 members, duties included supervision of professional and technical staff and serving as consultant to base leadership regarding community-wide behavioral health initiatives and suicide prevention. Received Meritorious Service Medal; Honorably separated from active duty.

Staff Psychologist, Ehrling Bergquist USAF Hospital, Offutt AFB, NE. Primary responsibility was delivery of psychological services to an active duty, retired, and military dependent population of over 50,000 members. Duties also included conducting community outreach and prevention programs.

APA accredited internship in Clinical Psychology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, San Antonio, TX. Specialty training included Behavioral Health Psychology; Critical Incident Response; and the application of cognitive-behavioral strategies and the scientist-practitioner model to the treatment of adult psychological disorders

Ph.D., Psychology

M.S., Psychology

B.A., Psychology