FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Roanoke, VA – November 10, 2025 – CMR Institute’s Board of Directors proudly announces the appointment of Michael (Mike) Capaldi, a seasoned leader in the life sciences industry with more than two decades of experience in public affairs, advocacy, corporate strategy, and executive coaching.
Mr. Capaldi is the Owner of Versatile Collaboration LLC, a strategic consulting firm and executive coaching practice (LeadingEdge) focused primarily on the life sciences sector. He also serves as a Senior Advisor for Penn Quarter Partners, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm, where he consults with clients across the biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical device industries. In addition, he is the Executive Director of the Institute for Gene Therapies, a nonprofit advocacy coalition working to advance policies that support the promise of genetic medicine.
Previously, Mike spent 22 years at Sanofi, where he most recently served as Head of U.S. Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy for the Oncology, Transplant, and Consumer Health Care units. His diverse background spans public affairs, government relations, corporate social responsibility, professional development, and commercial leadership. He has worked extensively with patient advocacy organizations, trade associations, and scientific societies, and led sales and training initiatives supporting over 10,000 employees across the U.S.
A passionate advocate for professional growth and leadership, Mr. Capaldi served as President of the Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers (now LTEN) from 2010 to 2011 and currently sits on the Board of Directors for HealthyWomen.org. He holds a Master’s in Education focused on corporate training and knowledge management from Jones International University and undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. In 2020, Mike earned a certificate in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance at American University. He has achieved Associate Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join CMR Institute’s Board of Directors. Enhancing collaboration between healthcare and the life sciences industry is essential to driving better outcomes, and CMR’s commitment to elevating knowledge and capability across the field aligns directly with my commitment to developing leaders to have a greater impact on those around them.,” said Mike Capaldi.
Dr. Barbara Lockee, Chair of CMR Institute’s Board of Directors, shared her enthusiasm for Mr. Capaldi’s appointment, “Mike’s leadership experience across public affairs, advocacy, and learning aligns beautifully with CMR’s mission to enhance healthcare through education. His deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and passion for talent development will bring valuable perspective to our work as we continue to innovate and expand our impact.”
About CMR Institute
CMR Institute is a 501(c)(3) learning organization whose mission is to enhance healthcare by providing innovative and effective learning solutions that increase knowledge and drive performance for life science professionals. Our comprehensive training library is updated regularly and vetted by industry-leading healthcare experts to ensure our learners are empowered with expertise and credibility to improve the healthcare industry—today and in the ever-changing future.
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