David Gruber MD MBA PMP
Healthcare Leader
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Proven leader with breadth of diversified healthcare leadership positions in medical devices (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lehman Bros), pharmaceutical/consumer products (Johnson & Johnson) and healthcare services (Alvarez & Marsal, FTI Consulting). Significant background in driving healthcare strategy to successful outcomes. Corporate and Business Development, and competitive intelligence experience. Knowledge of emerging ecosystem. Binary perspective as MD (Mt. Sinai) and MBA (Columbia). Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
Work History
2021- June 2023
Managing Director
FTI Consulting, New York, NY
Published bi-weekly research. Representative topics include evolution of primary care, emergency department overcrowding, value-based care, chronic care management, and digital health.
2019- 2021
Senior Fellow
Healthcare Innovation & Technology Lab, HITLAB, New York, NY
Reviewed early-stage digital health companies and advised on development strategy. .
2011- 2019
Managing Director and Director of Research
Alvarez and Marsal, New York, NY
Led client engagements covering PE focused biotech and hospital acquisitions, acute and post-acute care market/ competitor / service line assessment, and healthcare benefits. Includes financial forecasting
Delivered thought leadership: at-risk healthcare environment, economic value, post-acute care and safety net hospitals.
2009-- 2011
Consultant
Healthcare Convergence Associates, Teaneck, New Jersey
Consulted on three start-up companies/organizations: iHopeNetwork (behavioral health), Frame Health (persona engagement) and Ryder Trauma Center. Completed several market research and technology assessments
2005- 2008
Vice President, Corporate Development & New Ventures
Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Led identification and evaluation of corporate development “white space” and “gap filler” opportunities for Consumer group,
1995-- 2005
Senior Equity Research Analyst, Medical Supplies, Devices & Diagnostics
Lehman Bros, Piper Jaffray, and Vector Securities, New York, NY
Ranked #6 (of 35) sector analysts on Wall Street covering 15-20 companies including J&J and Medtronic
Led IPO of Intuitive Surgical and Given Imaging, several secondaries and private equity investment
1986- 1995
Vice President, Planning & Business Development
Bristol Meyers Squibb, Skillman, New Jersey
Led strategic planning for the $1.6 billion Medical Device Group; includes Zimmer (orthopedics), Linvatec (surgical instruments), Xomed-Treace (ENT, breast implants) and ConvaTec (ostomy, wound care).
Repeatedly promoted at ConvaTec (prior to Healthcare Group transfer) as an analyst, manager and director in financial analysis, strategic planning and TQM as business grew from $160M to $600M.
Education
National Fellow
Kellogg Foundation - Chicago, IL
MBA
Columbia Graduate School of Business - New York, NY
BS / MD
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine / CCNY (6y Program) - New York, NY
Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP)