Kevin Sloan

About Kevin Sloan

Experienced R&D leader with a passion for applied science, early-stage drug development and patient impact. Proven track record leading cross-functional program teams as well as direct line management of key functional areas. Results-driven problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a broad background spanning research, development and commercial perspectives. Able to move quickly between big-picture strategic thinking and deep technical detail to integrate creative solutions. Breadth of experience across multiple platform modalities (small molecules, antibodies, RNAi, CRISPR gene editing) in start-up, clinical-stage & commercial-stage companies. Experience leading early pipeline portfolios and collaborations as well as individual development programs from research through clinical proof of concept across a range of indication areas.

Experience

1. Vice President, Development Programs & Program Leader (R & d)

   Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

   Apr 2018 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Seasoned R&D / translational leader; routinely integrating across research, clinical & commercial perspectives to advise & prioritize emerging projects• Program Leader driving strategy & cross-functional team leadership for multiple development-stage assets spanning nonclinical through early clinical development (IND/CTA-enabling through Ph1/Ph2 proof-of-concept)• Experience leading R&D programs across a variety of indication areas & sizes; currently leading programs in Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, & NASH/NAFLD; led COVID19 program during pandemic• Partnering internally & externally with key stakeholders across research, nonclinical, clinical & commercial functions; routinely collaborating with C-suite executives• Member of early development governance board & company-wide senior leadership team

Education

• Tufts University School of Medicine

  Ph.D., Cell & Molecular Biology; focus: proteomics / target discovery & cancer cell biology

• Macalester College

  B.A., Biology; focus: neuroscience

• Boston University

  M.A., Biology; focus: neuroscience & neurodegenerative disease

Skills

• Contracts
• Clinical Trials
• Oncology
• Lifesciences
• Proteomics
• Drug Development
• Biomarkers
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• Assay Development
• Glp
• Project Leadership
• Due Diligence
• Drug Discovery
• Outsourcing
• Leadership
• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• Pharmacogenetics
• Alliance Management
• External Relationships
• Translational Medicine
• Clinical Development
• Neuroscience
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Clia
• Personalized Medicine
• Program Management