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"I was deeply impressed by Richie's ability to build and manage a strong team, utilize new technologies and turn them into an innovative product, needed for millions of patients who suffer from neurological conditions. He has lots of experience in establishing the science, obtaining regulation, and marketing these products, in a field that is very challenging."
“Patrick Retif has done an outstanding job designing and building the IT landscape needed to support and enable our first commercial product launch in the US.”
"I've known Richie for about a decade, and I've always been impressed by his professionalism and dedication. I especially remember our time working together on the development of an innovative typing analysis algorithm for monitoring motor function in Parkinson's disease. Richie's leadership, vision, and commitment to innovation were evident throughout our collaboration. His ability to navigate the challenges of a startup environment and inspire his team was truly commendable. He consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and a remarkable ability to generate creative solutions."
"We needed to upgrade substantially our IT to support our first product launch but it was a challenge to find a seasoned permanent CIO. As our fractional CIO, Patrick Retif, engaged with our business leaders, designed our IT solutions and budget, managed sourcing, and drove IT readiness for a very successful product launch.​ In 9 months, we were fully operational and on budget after deploying a flexible and scalable IT organization and zero footprint cloud-based IT infrastructure solution"
"Rich Bavasso is a globally renowned Life Science expert, recognized for his forward-thinking strategies and exceptional ability to align new technologies with seamless execution. His strategic vision and practical market insights make him an invaluable partner for driving transformative growth in the healthcare space."
Patrick Retif did an outstanding job developing the US IT strategy and roadmap while effectively collaborating with the China Headquarters. In addition to shaping the strategy, Patrick successfully established the IT infrastructure required for the product launch in the US. His unparalleled expertise in IT readiness for biotech product launches, combined with his ability to navigate complex, multicultural environments, makes him an invaluable asset. Patrick’s extensive experience in the US biotech landscape ensures seamless execution and strategic success.
"Richie is an exceptional leader, innovator and strategist. He deeply understands the health tech landscape and brings unparalleled expertise in guiding early-stage companies in this space to grow effectively – from product development to corporate partnerships, to fundraising. His support and insights have been invaluable to Unfabled, ensuring we remain both focused and forward-thinking in the women’s health space."
Richie worked with us for six months as a business development coach. He provided insights into his own experience, about what worked well and what didn't, while sharing his valuable learnings. He offered thoughtful input on both our short- and long-term strategies, asked incisive questions, and identified a few blind spots in our assumptions. We were truly inspired by his relentless pragmatism, forward-thinking approach, and candid reflections on challenges and fuck-ups. His contributions have been incredibly impactful and deeply appreciated.