David G. Strunce
Senior Executive | Global Pharmaceutical Leader | Strategic Advisor
USA | Europe | China
Professional Summary
David Strunce is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with over four decades of leadership experience across multinational corporations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. With a proven track record in executive management, global expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and operational turnarounds, he has successfully led companies in pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty drug delivery, and diagnostics. His leadership roles span publicly listed and privately held organisations, with deep expertise in international strategy, joint ventures, and cross-border governance.
Professional Experience
Senior Advisor
2019 – Present
- Advises executive leadership on commercial strategy, growth opportunities, and market positioning for innovative diagnostic technologies
Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL)
CEO, President, Chairman of the Board, Senior Advisor
1994 – 2016
- Managed global API operations in the US and China.
- Tripled company sales and profits
- Established successful joint ventures, including a key partnership in China
American Home Products Corp. (AHPC) / Wyeth
President, Specialty Pharmaceutical Division
1994 – 1996
- Oversaw SPL, Eurand, and other pharma subsidiaries
- Led strategic consolidation and growth across multiple business lines
Eurand International Group (subsidiary of AHPC)
Managing Director / Executive Leader
1983 – 1994 | Milan, Italy
- Led global operations in six countries.
- Streamlined structure, increased profitability, and expanded market reach in the drug delivery sector
AH Robins
Manager, Internal Auditing
1977 – 1983
- Conducted audits for global operations; reported to the President and Audit Committee
Board and Advisory Roles
- Wisconsin Biotech Association (now BioForward) – Board of Directors (3 years)
- College of William & Mary – Mason School of Business
- Board of Trustees (6 years)
- Emeritus Trustee (Current)
Education and Credentials
- BA in Business (Accounting), College of William & Mary
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA – lapsed)
- Fluent in Italian; lived 11 years in Italy
- 48 years of extensive international travel and executive leadership