Over 20 years of drug discovery and development in large pharmaceutical and VC-backed biotech companies as well as in an entrepreneurial setting. Strong strategic and operational leadership skills. Strong track record of advancing compounds to the clinic. Extensive experience in multiple disease indications and drug discovery targets.• Strong track record of advancing compounds to the clinic: managed and made direct scientific contributions to multiple drug discovery programs with over 15 drug candidates reaching the clinic. • Experience in evaluating, establishing and managing successful scientific collaborations with leaders in academia and industry• Demonstrated ability to communicate a vision for drug discovery and to influence key constituencies effectively, including scientific staff, management, board members, corporate partners and investors• Sound business judgment and ability to evaluate alternatives, establish priorities and apply resources productively• Strong leadership, interpersonal and people development skills. Demonstrated ability to attract, motivate, develop and retain a talented team of technical and support staff dedicated to scientific excellence• Goal oriented; ability to make hard decisions, to prioritize and to terminate projects and redeploy, if necessary• Innovative thinker with an entrepreneurial / biotech mindset. Strategic vision; excellent analytical skills and strong decision-making skills• Experience and track record of innovation and creativity; deep knowledge of new technologies and cutting edge approaches.• Extensive experience managing small and large internal groups, CROs and consultants and successfully integrating external and internal resources to fill gaps and complement skill sets.• Co-author and co-inventor of over 120 publications, patents and scientific presentations.Specialties: BiotechResearchDrug discoveryPharmaceuticalsNeuroscience Oncology Immunology Inflammation Rare disease