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Accomplished research and development leader with 30 years of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery experience in biotech, CROs and large pharma. 2017 American Chemical Society Hero of Chemistry for the invention of ZEPATIER, a once-daily fixed-dose combination tablet for the treatment of chronic HCV infection.I have extensive experience in building seed/series A stage biotech companies, having successfully navigated the complexities of early-stage development and scaling. My background includes assembling and leading interdisciplinary teams and driving innovative research and product development. I have a proven track record of translating scientific breakthroughs into viable business models, optimizing operational strategies, and steering companies through critical growth phases. This experience has honed my ability to address the unique challenges faced by biotech start-ups and deliver impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.Proven ability to discover new cures for diseases and build/manage both small and large research teams. Responsible and reliable employee who is committed to embracing new challenges and thriving in a new professional environment. Built and managed highly successful teams of external chemistry collaborators while directing US-based project groups consisting of cross-functional scientists. Established the western based program manager model within Pharma and later at a CRO with a focus toward providing discovery-based solutions necessary to execute integrated medicinal chemistry projects in China to drive virtual discovery organizations. Author/co-author of 43 publications and inventor of >100 patents and patent applications across multiple therapeutic areas.