Executive Director
Newyorkbio (New York Biotechnology Association)
New York
As CEO Nathan served as the primary spokesman and advocate for New York state’s life science industry, overseeing all aspects of the association's management, finances, policy/advocacy, communications, member growth, and business development. During his tenure, NewYorkBIO grew from 87 member companies to more than 370 statewide (and beyond) and launched a series of innovative initiatives, events, programs, and services to support and expand the industry.Policy/Advocacy: Primary advocate in Albany and Washington DC for NY-related life sciences policy; Authored and delivered multiple policy memos regarding New York life science, economic development, and health policy; Authored and delivered annual legislative committee testimony regarding New York budget, life science, economic development, and health policy; Fostered close working relationships with key federal and state legislators and staffers in DC, Albany, and home districts; Assembled and led industry delegation at annual New York Advocacy Day and BIO Federal Legislative Fly-in; Chairman, Council of State Biotech AssociationsAssociation Management: Conceived and implemented vital non-dues revenue streams, including Pharma Partnering Days; aggressively expanded offerings and revenues from NewYorkBIO Purchasing Consortium; Reorganized association team to consolidate redundant job descriptions, reduce costs, and increase productivity; Oversaw revision of association dues revenue model resulting in higher dues revenues and lower member acquisition expensesEvents: Reorganized and expanded the association’s Annual Meeting; Developed and launched NewYorkBIO PitchFest; Established innovative events tailored to NY’s expanding life science community, including CEO Breakfast Club; BioCruise; Established NewYorkBIO presence and activity at key external events including the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and BIO International Convention