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Brandon Parry

Senior PartnerWashington DC

Expert in biopharma research and development, serving a wide range of public- and private-sector clients on pivotal strategic, operational, and organizational topics globally

Brandon is a partner in McKinsey’s Washington, DC, office and a leader in the Life Sciences Practice. For the past decade, Brandon has focused on biopharma research and development, working with both public-sector clients and private-sector sponsors on issues across the R&D value chain. Brandon serves clients on a wide range of topics related to R&D optimization, with a particular focus on drug safety, regulatory affairs, and clinical development.

In addition to his focus on pharmaceuticals and medical products, Brandon helps lead McKinsey’s work with medical-products regulators on a global basis. He brings deep expertise on a wide range of organization topics. 

Prior to joining McKinsey, Brandon worked in life-sciences venture capital, where he invested in and built businesses focused on oncology, immunology, and orphan diseases.

Published work

Making more medicines that matter,” McKinsey & Company, July 2024

Accelerating clinical trials to improve biopharma R&D productivity,” McKinsey & Company, January 2024

Past experience

Aisling Capital
Investment analyst

Permira Advisers
Investment associate, healthcare

Education

London Business School
MBA, healthcare management

Princeton University
BA, public policy