David Johnston is the financial expert that emerging life science companies turn to. With over 30 years of relevant experience, he is considered an expert in the financial field. Emerging companies in the biotech and life science industries rely on his expertise and professionalism during all stages of financing and when acquiring capital or private equity investment.
His experience includes supporting strategic transactions along with providing necessary financial guidance. During his career, Mr. Johnston has worked with both public and privately held companies operating in the life science industry.
If your company needs support in the financial arena, you can turn to David Johnston. He provides his clients with customized strategic and financial services, thus allowing your leadership team to focus on core business needs. When it comes to advisory services, you can rely on David Johnston.
Financial Experience And Education
Johnston has helped life science companies successfully execute public offerings and capital acquisitions. He has worked with a number of biotech start-ups and helped them reach their next level of success. Currently, he is focused on providing advisory services to small to medium-sized biotech start-ups, specifically those that operate in the emerging life sciences area.
Throughout his career, he has found that there are many benefits to employing part-time CFOs and financial advisors. This is especially true for smaller-sized start-ups that may not yet have the capacity for a fully staffed C-Suite. Part-time, or advisory, CFOs are able to get start-ups through all financing stages at a minimum expense.
In this type of situation, the strategic advisor will be able to guide the firm through capitalization and fundraising. Advisory services that help steer start-ups through the various different stages of financing are able to be more results-driven than their counterparts, who are also responsible for tasks such as reporting. Leaving that area of the job to an internal reporting team or controller is often the best route for start-ups to take.
Mr. Johnston holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from Washington and Lee University, along with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Philanthropic Endeavors
In addition to his professional activities, Johnston is active in local philanthropic endeavors. He serves on the board of a number of different charities and non-profit organizations. The organizations with which he has served include RAW Art and Old North Church, both located in Massachusetts. And Tissue Banks International, which is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
Because of his success, David believes that it is important to give back. These charitable organizations, and his involvement with them, reflect his commitment to making the world a better place at every level. In addition to his work life and philanthropic endeavors, David Johnston is also a keen fisherman and sailor. He also enjoys hiking and skiing when he has some downtime.
Contact David Johnston Today
If your emerging life sciences firm requires expert financial guidance, it’s time to get in touch with Johnston. His breadth of experience and expertise allows him to provide the insight that biomedical and emerging life science companies require.
