Erik Karrer

SVP, Drug Discovery @Character Biosciences

San Francisco, CA, US
EMAILS
e••••••••@characterbio.com
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+16•••••••91

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WORK HISTORY

Dec 2022 — Present

SVP, Drug Discovery @Character Biosciences

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EDUCATION

1984 — 1987

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science (BS), Genetics

1987 — 1992

University of California, Davis

Ph.D., Genetics

SKILLS

Strategic LeadershipOncologyProtein ChemistryPharmaceutical IndustryMolecular BiologyIndPharmacologyCell CultureLifesciencesClinical TrialsGenomicsBiopharmaceuticalsDrug DiscoveryBiotechnologyCellProtein EngineeringAntibodiesLife SciencesBiochemistryPhage DisplayCell BiologyTechnology TransferBiomarkersMonoclonal AntibodiesImmunologyAssay DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipDnaClinical DevelopmentVaccines

ABOUT ERIK KARRER

Biotech professional with 20 years drug discovery experience. Demonstrated leadership in the areas of target discovery, drug discovery research, corporate strategy, heading departments and global project teams. Technical experience in human genetics based target discovery, molecular biology, protein engineering and technology innovation. Skilled at leading target and drug discovery teams in diverse therapeutic areas (NASH, fibrosis, autoimmunity, oncology, immuno-oncology, osteoarthritis, glaucoma, asthma, cardiovascular, endometriosis, pain). Project leadership experience in NASH, fibrosis, asthma, RA and transplantation areas. Successfully led two projects to IND. Strong communication, alliance management, team building and mentoring skills.

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