Zachary Aron

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ABOUT ZACHARY ARON

Talented and innovative medicinal chemistry leader with experience advancing small molecule therapeutics for obesity, antiinfectives, oncology and immuno-oncology. Diverse experience encompasses a broad range of antiinfectives, including virulence and adjunctive targets, small molecule, covalent medicinal chemistry and antibody drug conjugates, enzyme assays, complex molecule synthesis and synthetic methodology, design of in vitro and in vivo modelling and candidate advancement. • PhD scientist with 3 years of postdoctoral, 6 years of independent academic and 8 years of industry experience.• Specialized in small molecule medicinal chemistry, with a demonstrated track record of advancing programs from early hits to preclinical candidates.• Enjoys empowering and enabling scientists to advance projects and programs.• Enhances decision making through open communication across organizations.• Advances programs by efficiently combining efforts from internal (chemistry, biology, ADME, and DMPK) and external (CRO/CDMO) resources.• Expert communicator, having raised >$25 million in nondilutive funding through written and oral presentations.• As Chemistry Lead, managed a team of 6 chemists to advance an antipseudomonal virulence program from an advanced Hit to a declared preclinical candidate.• As Project Lead, coordinated a multi-institution team of >30 scientists to advance an early Hit program through DC nomination.• Directly managed a group of up to 10 scientists.• Adaptable and highly collaborative team player.• Highly organized and detail oriented.