About Jim Scopa

Jim Scopa, J.D., M.B.A., joined MPM in 2005. Since joining the firm, Jim has led investments in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics. He has served on the boards of Peplin (acquired by LEO Pharmaceuticals), iPierian (acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb: BMY), True North Therapeutics, Conatus, and Solasia, among MPM’s therapeutics

companies. Within the device and diagnostic sectors, Jim led the spinout from Boston Scientific (BSX) of TriVascular (TRIV), a pioneer in innovative technology to treat aortic aneurysms. He has also served on the boards of Astute Medical and Nevro (NVRO).

Prior to joining MPM, Jim spent 18 years in health care investment banking, advising numerous emerging growth companies on public and private financings as well as mergers and acquisitions. Jim spent the bulk of his career at Alex. Brown and Sons, and following its acquisition by Deutsche Bank, served as Global Co-Head of Health Care Investment Banking from 1999 to 2002. From 2002 to 2005, Jim served as Co-Head of Health Care Investment Banking at Thomas Weisel Partners, where he was a member of the Investment Committee for the firm’s dedicated health care venture fund. Jim graduated from Harvard College and went on to complete a joint J.D. and MBA from Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School.