Ed was an amazing mentor and friend to be sure. Above all else he was a good person, with a huge heart.
When MGI bought my company and I joined the team, Ed took me under his wing and taught me oncology, late stage drug development, the importance of medical affairs, and the varied roles in a commercial organization. As fellow road warriors, we had the opportunity for many dinners together at the Sofitel in MN, laughing, drinking good (and bad) wine, getting to know each others dreams and fears. Nick was a similar age as my stepson, Jade and Lola were closer in age to my other 2 sons- so we had a lot of material for sharing stories of the laughter, joy and heartbreak that comes from being parents. He so loved his kids, and they were always in his thoughts. I was honored to host him at my home for dinner one night in Boston where he met my husband and boys. He took the time to play/teach chess with them and to share his love of the game. Ed cared so deeply about patients and through his stories radiated that passion, convincing my kids that in fact all that work time was ok if I was doing something important like helping patients. I loved him for that and for teaching me that the patients are waiting, they must always be the reason we do this hard work. So many of us will miss him.