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New Managing Director Brings Biopharmaceutical Expertise to Intensity and Clients

Intensity’s team continues its growth trajectory in 2021 with the addition of Dr. Richard Manning. Dr. Manning brings over 25 years of expertise in biopharmaceutical and life science industries to the firm.

San Diego, CA – Intensity, LLC, an economic consulting firm generating influential research and in-depth analysis, announced today the key hire of Managing Director Dr. Richard Manning, based in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Manning will work closely with key leadership members to augment Intensity’s strong credentials serving high-stakes litigation in the biopharmaceutical and life science industries. Dr. Manning’s experience includes testifying in U.S. District Court, the Delaware Court of Chancery, and the International Chamber of Commerce. He has served as a consulting expert and prepared reports on various matters in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. His career includes 14 years as an executive at multinational pharmaceutical companies, where he led economic analysis and strategy development to shape practices related to emerging business-environment concerns.

“I am pleased to be part of such a unique team,” Dr. Manning said, “Intensity has outstanding economists, analysts with strong technical skills, and few – maybe more than a few! – fellow University of Chicago Ph.Ds. This is precisely where I want to be, and I am very much looking forward to what we will be able to accomplish together.”

Patrick Sanders, CEO of Intensity, is delighted to welcome Dr. Manning as the role aligns with his vision of providing additional subject-matter experts to the growing team while preserving exceptional service and outstanding work product values.

“Richard’s depth of knowledge in bioscience and pharma, and his impeccable reputation, is a fabulous addition to our team. We are thrilled for the expertise that he will provide to our clients – he offers the full package as an analyst, economist, researcher, and academic.”

Prior to joining Intensity, Dr. Manning was a partner with Bates White, an economic consulting firm offering analysis and expert testimony services to law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. Previously, Dr. Manning was executive director at Merck & Co., Inc., and he was senior director at Pfizer, Inc. Also, he was a director in the Advisory Strategy Group at PricewaterhouseCoopers. And as an academic, Dr. Manning was a member of the economics department at Brigham Young University and a visiting faculty at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Brigham Young University. He received his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Chicago.

About Intensity

Intensity is a professional services firm that generates powerful research, analysis, and expertise to solve the most complex challenges in the marketplace and courtroom, especially in the areas of economics, finance, and statistics. Using world-class academic training and industry expertise, Intensity professionals conduct thorough research and analysis, develop independent conclusions, and articulate these conclusions in ways that help decision-makers — from corporate executives to judges and juries — make informed decisions. It has built a reputation for unmatched quality, reliability, and responsiveness. The company’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, Novartis, MasterCard, and Adobe.