Daniel Deoliveira

About Daniel Deoliveira

A Executive Level Drug Discovery & Clinical Development Leader with expertise in leading internal/external project teams in GMP Manufacturing in both a traditional setting (peptide, small molecule) as well as in personalized/autologous medicine (Cancer Vaccines and Cell Therapy). Also experienced in Medicinal Chemistry, Peptide Chemistry, Nuclear Medicine/Radio Pharmaceuticals and Project Management. Seasoned professional at leading cross-functional teams, both locally as well as across geographic locations to bring innovative programs from initial concept to clinical development. Experienced in GMP manufacturing of peptides for clinical evaluation. In the research setting I am proficient in peptides, small molecule, bioconjugates and protein based drug development; especially in designing, producing, evaluating and developing peptidomimetic based products for use as therapeutics and for studying biological models and processes. Focus is on strategic thinking while providing innovative solutions. Therapeutic areas: Endocrinology, Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, Personalized (Autologous) Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. Drug discovery strengths are in Medicinal Chemistry, Molecule Design, Synthesis, SAR Analysis, Receptor Selectivity, In-vivo Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Stability. Have had great success in managing highly successful teams to bring programs from Concept through Lead Identification, Lead Optimization and Candidate Validation up to a successful pre-clinical end-point. Author on numerous scientific publications and patent applications, inventor on multiple issued patents. Extensive Project Management experience; including team building, managing Timelines, Deliverables, Budget, and Risk Management. Successfully coordinate and interacted with Stakeholders & Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) as well as collaborators, CROs and CMOs. Challenge Project Teams while simultaneously enabling them via a defined strategy, determining proper timelines, resources and budget.Specialties: PMP certified (Project Management Professional), GMP Peptide Manufacturing, Logistics of Personalized Medicine, Peptide Drug Discovery, Medicinal chemistry, Radio-theranostics, peptide-drug conjugates, Project Management, Team building, Collaborative Team based approach to problem solving, mentoring, rational drug design.

Experience

1. Vice President Drug Substance Development and Manufacturing

   Kailera Therapeutics

   Oct 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Postgraduate Degree, Immunology/Peptide

• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

  BS, Chemistry / Biochemistry

• Boston University

  Ph.D., Organic Chemistry

• Harvard Medical School

  HMX Professional, Immuno-Oncology

  2020 — 2020

• Boston University

  MA, Chemistry

Skills

• Team Building
• Peptides
• Lc-Ms
• Life Sciences
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Leading Projects
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Biomarker Discovery
• Protein Chemistry
• Hplc
• Peptidomimetics
• Chromatography
• Drug Development
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Pharmacokinetics
• Project Management
• Drug Discovery
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Lifesciences
• Project Execution
• R&D
• Organic Chemistry
• Peptide Synthesis
• Formulation
• Project Planning