Stacey Drabic

About Stacey Drabic

Accomplished scientific and executive leader with 25+ years’ experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Extensive leadership experience in immune-oncology and autoimmune/inflammation drug discovery, with multiple programs supporting development of small molecules and biologics from target validation and candidate nomination to clinical development, with special focus on assay development and validation. • Extensive experience in all phases of drug development: strategic target selection and validation, drug design goals, lead selection, lead optimization, candidate nomination and IND submission requirements. • Experience in leading teams for the submission of 16 INDs (SM and biologics, oncology and autoimmunity). • Intimate knowledge in the design and usage of in vivo pharmacology studies, timing and dosing of reagents for single and combinatorial studies, adoptive cell therapy models and vast in vitro experimentation methods. • Well versed and knowledgeable in Business Development strategy and execution for inlicensing and out-licensing assets. • Recognized as a highly enthusiastic, effective leader and responsible team player.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Head of Research

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   Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Moravian University

  Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Mathematics, Fine art

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Molecular, Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

Skills

• Elisa
• Cell Biology
• High Throughput Screening
• Antibodies
• Drug Development
• Drug Discovery
• Biomarkers
• Cell
• Monoclonal Antibodies
• Immunology
• Assay Development
• Biotechnology
• Protein Chemistry
• In Vivo
• In Vitro
• Immunoassays