Richard Watson
Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Granahan Investment Management, LLC
About
Richard Watson, CFA, is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Granahan Investment Management, LLC, based in Chicago. He joined Granahan in April 2021, where he draws on over 30 years of investment experience, primarily specializing in the healthcare sector, with deep knowledge in biotechnology and life sciences asset classes.
Previously, Richard served as Senior Portfolio Manager and Health Care Analyst at Columbia Wanger Asset Management for nearly 15 years, following an earlier role as a Sell-Side Analyst in equity research at William Blair. His career also includes experience as a healthcare analyst at Cowen and practical work in the pharmaceutical industry, giving him unique insights across the healthcare investment landscape.
He holds a BS in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University. Richard is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFA Institute, recognized for his sector expertise and contributions to research-driven small-cap healthcare investing.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granahan Investment Management | Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Apr 2021 to Present | — |
| Columbia Wanger Asset Management LP | Senior Portfolio Manager and Health Care Analyst | Aug 2006 to Mar 2021 | — |
| William Blair | Sell-Side Analyst, Equity Research | Dec 2001 to Jul 2006 | — |
| Cowen Inc. | Associate Analyst | Oct 2000 to Dec 2001 | — |
| Pfizer | Director of Finance | May 1998 to Oct 2000 | — |
| Pfizer | Formulation Development Scientist | Sep 1995 to May 1998 | — |
| Northfield Labs | Bioanalytical Technologist | Sep 1991 to Aug 1995 | — |
Education
DePaul University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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