Jack H. Suggs
e: abne60@r.postjobfree.com ( t: 917-***-****
EXPERIENCE
present Merrill Lynch, Scottsdale, Arizona
Global Wealth Management
o Trade a master portfolio of life sciences companies based on my
own proprietary and fundamental research.
o Active member of the AZ Bio industry organization and frequent
presenter and panel member on the topics of life sciences
funding and corporate partnering strategies.
o Building a broad base of high-net-worth clients nationally, with
a particular focus on active corporate executives, doctors and
life sciences professionals.
o Hold NASD Series 7, 66 and 31 registrations; AZ variable
life/health insurance licensed.
8/05 - 8/06 Susquehanna International Group [SIG], New York, New York
Director, Healthcare Investment Banking
o Recruited as the designated lead banker with calling and
execution responsibility for all life sciences companies.
o Substantial life sciences industry knowledge; established
dialogue and relationships with numerous public and private
companies in the sector.
o Extensive transaction experience, including Public Offerings,
Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Placements and Strategic
Financial Advisory assignments.
9/03 - 4/05 First Albany Capital (now Broadpoint.Gleacher), New York, New
York
Vice President, Healthcare Investment Banking
o Designated lead banker with calling and execution responsibility
for biotechnology and specialty pharmaceutical companies.
o Responsible for evaluating, initiating and maintaining several
of the firm's relationships with venture capital, private equity
and crossover firms active in the life sciences.
4/00 - 6/03 RBC Capital Markets / Tucker Anthony Sutro, New York, New York
Vice President, Healthcare Investment Banking
o Operated as an Associate and later Vice President in the
Healthcare Investment Banking Group and focused on public and
private equity financings, mergers & acquisitions and corporate
advisory services.
o Served as a member of the PIPE placement group, assisting in the
origination, structuring and distribution of PIPE offerings
across all industry verticals.
7/98 - 4/00 Deloitte Consulting, New York, New York
Senior Consultant, Healthcare Competitive Strategies
o Developed comprehensive financial and strategic solutions for
global healthcare organizations.
o Authored Dealing With The Cost-Quality-Revenue Squeeze in
Healthcare and co-authored Pharmaceutical Pathways to Victory:
Why M&A Isn't the Total Rx (TRx) ( Deloitte Research
publications.
5/97 - 12/97 Eli Lilly & Co., PCS Health Systems, Scottsdale, Arizona
Clinical Management Intern
o Developed therapeutic use guidelines for various therapeutic
drug classes, including NSAID's and anti-asthmatics.
o Monitored drugs in various phases of clinical development in
order to assess their potential impact on PCS formularies &
direct strategic partnering objectives.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Dual Degree Program:
Master of Business Administration, Regent's Scholar, 1998
Master of Health Services Administration, 1998
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
Completed core requirements to achieve Doctor of Medicine,
Genetics research fellow, 1992-1996
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, University Honors Program,
Departmental Honors, Magna Cum Laude, 1992
Jack H. Suggs
e: abne60@r.postjobfree.com ( t: 917-***-****
TRANSACTION EXPERIENCE
Company
Transaction Size
Business description Transaction/Project
Description (in millions)
Completed Assignments
NeurogesX, Inc. Initial Public Offering
$ 44
Treatments for neuropathic pain
ActivBiotics, Inc. Initial Public Offering
WD
Pharmaceuticals to treat cardiovascular disease
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Private Investment in
Public Equity $ 10
Specialty pharmaceuticals for pulmonary disease & cancer
Eximias Pharmaceutical Corp. Acquisition by YM Biosciences
Inc. $ 40
Cancer biopharmaceuticals
Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc. Initial Public Offering
$ 105
Protein therapeutics for GI & metabolic disorders
IOMAI Corporation Initial Public Offering
$ 35
Transcutaneous vaccine products
Avalon Pharmaceuticals Initial Public Offering
$ 29
Drugs for the treatment of cancer & related disorders
Osteologix, Inc. Reverse Merger & Private
Investment in Public Equity $ 10
Pharmaceuticals for bone & cartilage disorders
Vical Inc. Private Investment in Public Equity
$ 23
Infectious disease vaccines & cancer immunotherapies
Gentium SpA Private Investment in Public Equity
$ 11
Biopharmaceuticals for vascular disease & cancer
Metabasis Therapeutics Inc. Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 41
Drugs for the treatment of metabolic disease & cancer
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. Registered Direct
Offering $ 42
Drugs for the treatment of cancer & related disorders
Geron Corporationm Follow-On Public Offering
$ 72
Cancer biopharmaceuticals & cell-based therapies
Valera Pharmaceuticals Initial Public Offering
$ 34
Urology and endocrine specialty pharmaceuticals
DexCom Initial Public Offering
$ 56
Technologies for diabetes care
Peninsula Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Initial Public Offering
WD
Anti-infective biopharmaceuticals
XOMA Ltd. Convertible Senior Notes
$ 60
Diverse biopharmaceuticals
Martek Biosciences Corp. Follow-On Public
Offering $ 86
Pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements
Hythiam, Inc. Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 23
Alcohol and drug addiction services
New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. Initial Public Offering
$ 34
Novel biopharmaceuticals for the CNS
Orthovita, Inc. Financial Advisory
$ 25
Developer of synthetic bone substitute products
Jack H. Suggs
e: abne60@r.postjobfree.com ( t: 917-***-****
TRANSACTION EXPERIENCE
Company
Transaction Size
Business description Transaction/Project
Description (in millions)
Completed Assignments (con't)
Senomyx, Inc. Initial Public Offering
$ 36
Novel flavor and flavor-enhancer ingredients
CV Therapeutics Inc. Subordinated Convertible Notes
$ 150
Cardiovascular biopharmaceuticals
Bone Care International, Inc. Follow-On Public
Offering $ 120
Vitamin D hormone replacement therapies
IMPAX Laboratories, Inc. Convertible Notes
$ 82
Generic & branded specialty pharmaceuticals
Adolor Corporation Follow-On Public Offering
$ 119
Novel analgesics and related therapeutics
NeoPharm, Inc. Follow-On Public Offering
$ 79
Anticancer biopharmaceuticals & liposomal drug delivery
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 20
Gene therapy products for the treatment of cancer
CV Therapeutics Inc. Subordinated Convertible
Debentures $ 100
Cardiovascular biopharmaceuticals
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. Senior Convertible
Debentures $ 175
Clinical research tools & services
TiVo Inc. Private Investment in Public Equity
$ 53
Subscription-based personal television service
InKine Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. Private Investment in
Public Equity $ 10
Diversified specialty pharmaceuticals
Orthovita, Inc. Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 11
Developer of synthetic bone substitute products
Collagenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Private Investment in
Public Equity $ 10
Dental & dermatological specialty pharmaceuticals
EP MedSystems, Inc. Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 10
Electrophysiology and cardiac catheters
Inverness Medical Technology, Inc. Follow-On Public
Offering $ 104
Diabetes monitoring systems
Genta Incorporated Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 43
Emerging anticancer biopharmaceuticals
Radiance Medical Systems, Inc. Follow-On Public
Offering $ 27
Cardiovascular devices and vascular radiation systems
Caliper Technologies Corp. Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 110
Lab-on-a-chip technologies
CardioDynamics International Corp. Private Investment in
Public Equity $ 19
Non-invasive cardiac hemodynamic monitoring devices
LifeCell Corporation Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 10
Tissue engineering and cell preservation products
AVAX Technologies, Inc. Acquisition of
Genopoietic S.A. $ 10
Autologous cancer vaccines
Jack H. Suggs
e: abne60@r.postjobfree.com ( t: 917-***-****
TRANSACTION EXPERIENCE
Company
Transaction Size
Business description Transaction/Project
Description (in millions)
Completed Assignments (con't)
DRAXIS Health, Inc. Financial Advisory
$ ND
Specialty pharmaceuticals
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Initial Public Offering
$ 46
Novel drug discovery
The Immune Response Corporation Follow-On Public Offering
$ 17
Immune-based biopharmaceutical therapies
Organogenesis Corporation Private Investment in Public
Equity $ 20
Tissue engineering & skin replacement products
Talk Technology, Inc. Acquisition by The Agfa Group
$ ND
Integrated clinical speech recognition workflow solutions
Global Pharmaceutical Corporation Merger with IMPAX Laboratories
Inc. $ 150
Generic and branded specialty pharmaceuticals
ND: Not Disclosed
WD: Withdrawn