Karin Duncker

Direct business development activities in life sciences. Established first life science practice group of 130+ attorneys from across all practices and offices for maximum effectiveness in pitches and utilizing existing relationships within life science industry. Educated marketing department in life science industry needs , thereby creating more effective industry-specific materials and presentations. Trained attorneys in utilizing business networking sites for individual and firm-wide marketing.

Lead state-wide biotechnology association from start-up to the 5th largest regional biotech association in U.S. Successfully advocated for industry issues and programs including industry-specific tax credits and defeat of anti-biotech legislation. Created The Cures Start Here® campaign, utilizing the message points that tomorrow’s cures will come from New York’s biotechnology industry.