Jisoo is a global pharmaceutical business development leader with a proven track record. Previously, Jisoo served as Vice President of Business Development and M&A at Covis Pharma. At Covis, Jisoo led global business development and M&A, including transformational buy-side and sell-side M&A, licensing and financings. In less than five years, Jisoo led seven deals worth roughly $2 billion in transaction value, helping expand the organization beyond the U.S. and into more than 50 markets.
Prior to Covis, he was an investment banker in J.P. Morgan’s Global Healthcare team in New York and San Francisco, where he advised companies in the pharmaceuticals, biotech and life sciences industries on M&A, equity and debt financings.
He holds a B.S. in Economics and Statistics from Carnegie Mellon University.
“Melinta is on a mission to make the most meaningful impact for patients with life-threatening illnesses and I’m excited to join the team in the middle of such great momentum. I look forward to working with this truly committed team toward continued growth and expansion to serve patients in need in the U.S. and beyond.”