Jason Poulos

Background

About Jason Poulos

Operating at the interface of technology innovation and corporate strategy to drive value across the biopharma lifecycle.With over 15 years of experience spanning a UCLA Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering to the founding and successful exit of a venture-backed biotech, I bridge the gap between complex engineering and commercial reality. My career has been defined by the "Scientist-Operator" model: the ability to lead deep-tech R&D while simultaneously navigating M&A diligence, IP strategy, and multi-million dollar JDAs.Core Areas of Interest:Search and Evaluation: Leading technical diligence and competitive landscape mapping for small-molecule and synthetic biology platforms.R&D Operations: Building innovation centers from the ground up and scaling assets from bench to commercial volumes.Corporate Development: Orchestrating full-cycle M&A, from initial deal-room management to post-acquisition technical integration.Strategic Partnerships: Negotiating high-value collaborations and managing global CRO networks to accelerate IND-enabling studies.Specialized expertise in the endocannabinoid system (ECS), metabolic therapeutics, and inflammation. Whether scaling a startup or leading external innovation for a global organization, I focus on scientific rigor, operational efficiency, and long-term strategic growth.