Meet Your Community Chairs
Ian Wilcox
Life Sciences Commercial Advisor
Ian brings over 28 years of deep life sciences expertise, combining strategic commercial leadership with a unique understanding of the human dynamics that drive successful teams. As a seasoned advisor and facilitator, Ian has guided dozens of life sciences companies through critical commercialization challenges, from first product launch to successful exits.
Joe Bonamassa
Former Chief Commercial Officer, Quanta Health
Joe is a proven commercial executive with extensive experience building and scaling life sciences commercial organizations. As the former CCO at Quanta Health, Joe has "been there and done that" – leading commercial teams through product launches, managing complex partnerships, and navigating the unique challenges of life sciences commercialization.
Where Life Sciences Leaders Accelerate Growth
Join 50+ CEOs and commercial leaders who are transforming their businesses through the only peer advisory community built exclusively for life sciences and medtech executives.
Unlike Vistage or YPO, we speak your language. Our expert facilitators have walked in your shoes – from FDA approvals to complex reimbursement negotiations to successful exits.
The CEO Roundtable for Emerging Life Sciences & MedTech Companies
You Don't Have to Navigate Life Sciences Commercialization Alone
Leading a life sciences company is uniquely complex. You're navigating FDA pathways, complex reimbursement landscapes, clinical dependencies, and specialized stakeholder ecosystems that generic business advisors simply don't understand.
What Makes Our Community Different
Life Sciences DNA in Every Session
We understand that commercializing a drug, device, or diagnostic isn't like launching a software product. Every discussion, framework, and piece of advice is tailored to the unique realities of life sciences commercialization.
Proven Expertise, Not Generic Advice
Led by Ian and Joe, our roundtables feature guest experts from McKinsey Life Sciences, ZS Associates, Deloitte, and leading pharma companies. They bring battle-tested frameworks from 125+ successful engagements.
Stage-Matched Peer Groups
Connect with 8-12 executives facing your exact challenges. Whether you're navigating first product launch, scaling operations, or managing growth, you'll be matched with peers at your stage who understand your regulatory timeline.
Your Complete Support System
Monthly Peer Roundtables
60 minutes monthly
Your confidential advisory board meets monthly, facilitated by Ian and Joe, to tackle real challenges with peers who truly understand.
1:1 Expert Coaching
45 minutes monthly
Private sessions with Ian, Joe, or other seasoned life sciences executives who provide objective guidance without judgment.
Curated Resource Library
24/7 Access
Access proven frameworks, templates, and best practices covering:
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FDA-compliant launch strategies
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Complex reimbursement navigation
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Market access and payer strategies
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Clinical data commercialization
Direct Expert Access
Extended Network
Through Ian and Joe's extensive networks, connect with:
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Former pharma CCOs
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Market access specialists
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Regulatory experts
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Life sciences investors
On-Demand Support
Private Slack Channel
Get urgent questions answered between sessions through our private Slack channel and expert network.
Topics We Cover Together
Funding & Investment
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Clinical milestone-based pitch development
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Communicating regulatory risk to investors
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Life sciences VC targeting strategies
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Due diligence preparation
1:1 Expert Coaching
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FDA-compliant product launch
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Complex reimbursement navigation
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Market access optimization
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Specialty pharmacy partnerships
Scaling & Growth
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Building efficient commercial operations
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Portfolio management across stages
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Strategic partnerships and BD
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Preparing for exit or acquisition
Who Should Join
Early Stage CEOs & Leaders
You're navigating FDA approval while building your team and managing investor expectations. Ian and Joe have guided dozens of companies through this critical phase.
"How do I navigate FDA approval while building my team and managing investor expectations?"
Growth Stage Executives
You're scaling operations while maintaining compliance and managing increasing complexity. Learn from peers and experts who've built efficient, compliant commercial engines.
"How do I scale efficiently while maintaining compliance and managing increasing complexity?"
Commercial Leaders
You're optimizing market access, reimbursement, and commercial operations. Connect with executives who understand the unique challenges of life sciences commercialization.
"How do I optimize market access, reimbursement, and commercial operations in this complex environment?"
You're Not Alone Anymore
Stop making critical decisions in isolation. Join the only peer advisory community that truly understands the unique challenges of life sciences commercialization.
Next Cohort Starts: September 2025