A career built on science.
Expanded through leadership.

• Directed a clinical program comprising one two-part Phase 1 study and two Phase 2 studies, enrolling 140 participants overall.
• Designed and supervised 40+ nonclinical studies in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology.
• Coordinated clinical feasibility, site and vendor selection, CMC, clinical supply, and ethics and regulatory submissions.
• Drafted clinical protocols, Investigator’s Brochures, risk assessments and Clinical Study Reports.
• Supported $20M+ in fundraising through investor materials, due diligence and discussions with investors and pharmaceutical companies.
• Wrote a successful CHF 500k Innosuisse grant with the University Hospital of Zurich.
• Managed the patent portfolio and co-invented a patent family, including PCT/EP2020/066065.

Lausanne, Switzerland

• Completed an R&D gap analysis and prepared market and competitor analyses, business plans and target product profiles.
• Prepared investor presentations and a due diligence data room, and drafted and reviewed agreements.

Lausanne, Switzerland

• Supported Stematix’s general manager in developing a business model for the Swiss adult stem cell therapies and services market.
• Provided scientific insight into TRPM8 as a potential drug target to Alveonix AG.

Switzerland

• Designed and completed lead optimization screening for AC Immune; wrote and budgeted an awarded grant proposal for Asceneuron.
• Participated in 10 academic research projects in peripheral neuropathies, ischemic brain stroke and multiple sclerosis.
• Initiated and led four projects, coordinating four academic groups and seven scientific facilities.
• Obtained IRP and 3R Foundation grants, published five scientific papers, and trained students and colleagues.

Lausanne, Switzerland

• Designed and conducted three studies investigating ASIC4, spinal cord synaptic plasticity and brain ischemic stroke.

London, United Kingdom

• Investigated ASICs, voltage-gated sodium channels and protease regulation of ASICs and renal ENaC.
• Published six papers, obtained two fellowships and drafted two grant applications.

Lausanne, Switzerland