
Richard Purcell is the Director of Business Development at LeagueMed, a digital, multi-media investment platform designed to finance rising medical technology companies with capital sourced from healthcare professionals. In his role, he is focused on building alliances and partnerships in the MedTech and healthcare sectors, evaluating innovative technologies and investment opportunities, and advising emerging companies on commercialization strategies.
Purcell has a 40-year career in drug development and commercialization, providing general management, strategic planning, financing, and data-driven solutions to life science companies.
His consulting practice, DNA Healthlink, Inc. specializes in emerging biopharmaceutical and technology companies, providing a range of advisory services including new business and regulatory strategy, operations management, due diligence, and facilitation of M&A and licensing deals. As a seasoned management consultant, Rich has a proven track record in building successful businesses in the biotechnology, drug development, healthcare, software, and medical marketing sectors.
Purcell graduated with a degree in Biochemical Sciences from Princeton University and attended Rutgers Graduate School of Management majoring in marketing and finance.