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John LaMattina

Former President of R&D at Pfizer; Senior Partner at PureTech Health; Director of Ligand Pharmaceuticals

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John LaMattina Biography

John LaMattina, PhD, is a senior partner at PureTech Health and was previously President of Pfizer Global Research and Development and Senior Vice President of Pfizer, Inc. During his 30 year career at Pfizer Inc., Dr. LaMattina held positions of increasing responsibility for Pfizer Central Research, including Vice President of US Discovery Operations in 1993, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Discovery Operations in 1998 and Senior Vice President of Worldwide Development in 1999.

During Dr. LaMattina’s leadership tenure Pfizer discovered and/or developed a number of important new medicines including Tarceva, Chantix, Zoloft (PTSD), Selzentry and Lyrica along with a number of other medicines currently in late stage development for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and pain. He is the author of numerous scientific publications and U.S. patents. In addition, Dr. LaMattina is the author of “Drug Truths: Dispelling the Myths About Pharma R&D”. Dr. LaMattina received the 1998 Boston College Alumni Award of Excellence in Science and the 2004 American Diabetes Association Award for Leadership and Commitment in the Fight Against Diabetes. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2007.

In 2010 he was the recipient of the American Chemical Society’s Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management. Dr. LaMattina received a B.S. in Chemistry from Boston College in 1971, and received a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire in 1975.

He then moved on to Princeton University as a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Professor E. C. Taylor. Dr. LaMattina serves on the Board of Directors of PureTech Health, Ziarco Pharmaceuticals, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Vedanta Biosciences, is Chairman of the Board of Gelesis, and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Trevena pharmaceuticals. He is the author of Devalued and Distrusted – Can the pharmaceutical industry restore its broken image? and an author of the Drug Truths blog at Forbes.com.

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Devalued and Distrusted: Can the Pharmaceutical Industry Restore its Broken Image?

Devalued and Distrusted: Can the Pharmaceutical Industry Restore its Broken Image?

The Dose Makes the Poison: A Plain-Language Guide to Toxicology, 3rd Edition

The Dose Makes the Poison: A Plain-Language Guide to Toxicology, 3rd Edition

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    Speaking fees for John LaMattina, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John LaMattina are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John LaMattina, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does John LaMattina speak about?

    John LaMattina is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Leaders, Business of Healthcare, Conservation, Earth Day, Environment, Health and Wellness.
  • Where does John LaMattina travel from?

    John LaMattina generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is John LaMattina’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like John LaMattina for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John LaMattina for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John LaMattina or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Former President of R&D at Pfizer; Senior Partner at PureTech Health; Director of Ligand Pharmaceuticals

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John LaMattina Biography

John LaMattina, PhD, is a senior partner at PureTech Health and was previously President of Pfizer Global Research and Development and Senior Vice President of Pfizer, Inc. During his 30 year career at Pfizer Inc., Dr. LaMattina held positions of increasing responsibility for Pfizer Central Research, including Vice President of US Discovery Operations in 1993, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Discovery Operations in 1998 and Senior Vice President of Worldwide Development in 1999.

During Dr. LaMattina’s leadership tenure Pfizer discovered and/or developed a number of important new medicines including Tarceva, Chantix, Zoloft (PTSD), Selzentry and Lyrica along with a number of other medicines currently in late stage development for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and pain. He is the author of numerous scientific publications and U.S. patents. In addition, Dr. LaMattina is the author of “Drug Truths: Dispelling the Myths About Pharma R&D”. Dr. LaMattina received the 1998 Boston College Alumni Award of Excellence in Science and the 2004 American Diabetes Association Award for Leadership and Commitment in the Fight Against Diabetes. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2007.

In 2010 he was the recipient of the American Chemical Society’s Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management. Dr. LaMattina received a B.S. in Chemistry from Boston College in 1971, and received a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire in 1975.

He then moved on to Princeton University as a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Professor E. C. Taylor. Dr. LaMattina serves on the Board of Directors of PureTech Health, Ziarco Pharmaceuticals, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Vedanta Biosciences, is Chairman of the Board of Gelesis, and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Trevena pharmaceuticals. He is the author of Devalued and Distrusted – Can the pharmaceutical industry restore its broken image? and an author of the Drug Truths blog at Forbes.com.

John LaMattina Videos

  • Partnerships TV: John LaMattina, Contributor, Forbes
    In this episode of Partnerships TV, John LaMattina, Senior Partner, PureTech Ventures, Former President, Pfizer Global R&D, Contributor, Forbes...

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  • How do I book John LaMattina to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John LaMattina for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John LaMattina, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John LaMattina or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for John LaMattina

    Speaking fees for John LaMattina, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John LaMattina are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John LaMattina, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does John LaMattina speak about?

    John LaMattina is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Leaders, Business of Healthcare, Conservation, Earth Day, Environment, Health and Wellness.
  • Where does John LaMattina travel from?

    John LaMattina generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is John LaMattina’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like John LaMattina for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John LaMattina for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John LaMattina or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

John LaMattina is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book John LaMattina for your event is available upon request. John LaMattina generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aida Habtezion, Greg Friberg, Dr. Joel Selanikio, Agam Pandit and Jeffrey Bland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John LaMattina for an upcoming live or virtual event.

John LaMattina Speaker Videos

  • Partnerships TV: John LaMattina, Contributor, Forbes
    In this episode of Partnerships TV, John LaMattina, Senior Partner, PureTech Ventures, Former President, Pfizer Global R&D, Contributor, Forbes discusses acquisitions in the Pharma space and the...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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