Dr David Johnson is an Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship at Durham University Business School, Durham University and Associate Chair for Durham University Business School’s Smart & Scale initiative, which is a £9 million impact-driven research programme, designed to support SME innovation, resilience, and economic development in the North-East of England.
Furthermore, David is a Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing.
David’s research is centred on academic entrepreneurship, life science commercialisation, technology transfer, and university-industry engagement activities.
Prior to joining Durham University, David spent over a decade working within the pharmaceutical sector within Commercial and Strategy Consulting roles. He was the Commercial Director for a start-up biopharmaceutical strategy consultancy and health data analytics firm, and has worked for leading global pharmaceutical companies within Sales and Business Development.
David is a Director and Trustee of the Research and Development Management Association (RADMA). David has also served on the Board of Directors at the Veterinary Management Group – the UK’s leading representative body for veterinary professionals working in leadership and management roles.
How entrepreneurial language can influence academic decision making
Engaging with universities offers a cost-effective, and risk-sharing proposition for resource contrained start-ups. However there are often culture differences around motivations. Research reveals that entrepreneurial language can accelerate speed to decision.
RADMA welcomes three new trustees
Innovation management is by its very nature dynamic, so the appointment of three new RADMA trustees, Professor Mandy Parkinson, Dr Dhruba Borah, and Dr David Johnson, who each offer a wealth of experiences and knowledge, is warmly welcomed by board.
