Sculpting Fog

Thought-provoking insights and commentary focused on biotech and the world beyond.

About

Bridging biopharma executive perspective, clinical insights and strategic leadership

Dr. John “Chip” Scarlett brings a rare combination of scientific rigor, operational experience, and a distinct literary voice to an industry often dominated by jargon and groupthink.

His work focuses on the intersection of science, strategy and policy, with a particular emphasis on how drug development, regulatory, and commercial strategy married to effective organizational dynamics result in promising science becoming effective medicines.

Physician Scientist

Board-certified, Fellow of the American College of Physicians with a strong science background and expertise in clinical medicine.

Executive Leadership

Former Biotech CEO and Pharmaceutical executive with a track record in organizational strategy and development.

Strategic Advisor

Consulting for biotech companies, investors and boards on critical decision making.

Commentator

Independent voice on biopharma strategy with short and long-form analysis on scientific considerations, regulatory strategy, and critical development decisions. Comfortable with articulating unconventional perspectives on a broad array of topics.

Written commentary

Sculpting Fog Media

Sculpting Fog is an independent analysis on biopharma strategy, clinical development, and the business of turning science into medicine.

Consulting

Strategic insights for pivotal inflection points

High-stakes decisions where clinical and strategic clarity make the difference between breakthrough and breakdown.

Discuss a Project

Clinical Development Strategy

Strategy and trial design

Board Advisor

Strategic guidance

Due Diligence & Assessment

Clinical portfolio evaluation

Organizational Design

Talent strategy and org structure