Accure Therapeutics Team

A strong mindset to create new lines of research and to search for new treatments

Executive team

Laurent Nguyen

CEO

Laurent Nguyen M.D., M.P.H.

Chief Executive Officer, Board member

Life is a gift, let us work hard to respect it

Seasoned C-level executive with in-depth understanding of value creation in the life sciences sector.

Positions:

Chief Executive Officer, Board member (Sensorion, France, Euronext Growth: ALSEN)
Board Member (France Biotech - federation of entrepreneurs in Life Sciences, France)
Vice President, Licensing & Acquisitions (Pierre Fabre Pharma, France)
Global Business Development Director (F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Switzerland)
Head, Business Strategy & Marketing Services (Roche, France)
Marketing Head (Roche, France)
Senior Product Manager (Merck KGaA-Lipha, France)
Product Manager (Hoechst Roussel Group, Sweden & International)
Medical doctor, Resident in Medicine & Public Health (Paris Hospital Group, France)

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Pablo Villoslada

CSO

Pablo Villoslada M.D., Ph.D.

Chief Scientific Officer, Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Boards

Protecting the brain for making life easier and happier to everybody

Neurologist with more than 20 years of experience in Translational Medicine on biomarkers and new therapeutics for neurological diseases.

Positions:

Professor (University of California, San Francisco, USA and University of Navarra, Spain)
Senior Researcher, Neurosciences (IDIBAPS - Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain)
Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (Bionure, Spain)
Medical director, Late clinical development in neuroinflammation (Genentech Inc, USA)
Adjunct professor (Stanford University, USA, and Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain)

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Lucia Septien-Velez de Bodinat

CMO

Lucia Septien-Velez de Bodinat M.D., M.S.

Chief Medical Officer

Treating the patient as my first concern, not just the disease

Psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience in global pharma development and medical affairs for CNS and inflammatory diseases.

Positions:

Chief Medical Officer (DBV Technologies, France)
Vice-President, Medical Director, Global Neurology Franchise (IPSEN Pharma, France)
Vice-President, Medical Affairs Europe, Specialty Care (PFIZER, EU)
Assistant Vice-President, Neuroscience, Therapeutic Area Director Europe and Asia/PAC (WYETH Pharma, EU)
Senior Director, Scientific and Medical Affairs, Specialty Care (GSK Laboratories, France)
Director, Medical Affairs and Neuroscience clinical research (SERVIER Group, France)
Consulting Psychiatrist (Sainte-Anne University Hospital, Paris, France)
Staff psychiatrist (CHS Hospital, Dijon, France)
Chief Resident in Psychiatry (Spanish Hospital, Mexico)

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Paul Bikard

CFO

Paul Bikard

Chief Financial Officer

Always there to transform great ideas into great projects

Experienced finance executive who understands that science and patients are always in the frontline.

Positions:

Chief Financial Officer (Sensorion, France, Euronext Growth: ALSEN)
Chief Financial Officer Chief Operating officer (Prestwick Chemical, France)
Chief Financial Officer (Transgene, France, Euronext: TGN – Nasdaq: TRGNF)
Manager, Audit (Arthur Andersen, France – now EY)
Manager, Audit (Coopers & Lybrand, France, Slovakia, Czech Republic – now PWC)

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Team up to improve the lives of patients and relatives suffering from CNS diseases

Governance

Jose Antonio Mesa

Alta Life Sciences

Jose Antonio Mesa

Alta Life Sciences

We are entering a new era in healthcare. Very excited about being part of it

Broad experience in life sciences venture investments, being one of the pioneers of the sector in Spain.

Positions:

Partner Alta Life Sciences, since jul. de 2019
Board Director Minoryx Therapeutics, 2018 – jun. de 2019
Board Director AELIX Therapeutics, ene. de 2016 – jun. de 2019
Caixa Capital Risc Director (Life Sciences), ene. de 2012 – jun. de 2019
Caixa Capital Risc Life Sciences Investment Manager, abr. de 2006 – dic. de 2011
Sanifit Laboratoris Board Director, 2009 – jun. de 2019
STAT-Dx Board Director, 2013 – abr. de 2018
Medlumics Board Director, 2011 – mar. de 2017
Sabirmedical Board Director, jun. de 2010 – jul. de 2013
Genoma España Technology Manager, nov. de 2003 – abr. de 2006
Genzyme Corporation Jr. Business Developer, mar. de 2003 – nov. de 2003

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Montse Vendrell

Alta Life Sciences

Montse Vendrell

Alta Life Sciences

Our decisions can have a direct impact on patients. It’s a privilege and a huge responsibility

Over 20 years experience in life sciences, entrepreneurship and research and innovation ecosystem.

Positions:

Partner, Alta Life Sciences, since 2016
Board director, Peptomyc, since 2017
Board director, Bionure, since 2018
CEO BIST (Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology), 2015 – 2016
CEO Biocat, 2007-2015
Director general Barcelona Science Park (2014-2015)
Deputy director Barcelona Science Park (1997-2007)
Postdoctoral scientist, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 1995 – 1997
Postdoctoral scientist, Hoffman-LaRoche, Roche Institute of Molecular Biology, 1992 – 1994
PhD in Biology, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 1995 – 1997

Other:

President, Board of Trustees, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
President, Executive Committee, Pasqual Maragall Foundation
Member of the Board of Catalonia Bio & HealthTech, RACC

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Pascal R.G. Nizet

Life Science advisor

Pascal R.G. Nizet

Life Science advisor

There are no stumbling blocks, only opportunities to overcome them

Seasonal entrepreneur with a broad international experience in healthcare industry, instrumental in cross cultural business agreements.

Positions:

Partner and founder (Laboratorios Asderco S.L., Spain)
Partner and founder (Pharmaphenix S.L., Spain)
Board Member (Bionure Pharma S.L..Spain)
Business Development, Europe (Reaction Biology, USA)
Director Strategic Marketing and Business Development (Laboratorios Rubio, Spain)
Area Manager America, Africa and ME (Almirall, Spain)
International Marketing Manager, Pain&Inflammation and Respiratory (Almirall, Spain)

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Teresa Tarragó

Biotech Entrepreneur

Teresa Tarragó

Biotech Entrepreneur

Do good and dream big

Experienced professional with solid history of success in global scientific and biotech environments. Strong ability to build and lead teams that meet and exceed designated goals and expectations.

Positions:

Mentor at EIT health's Mentoring & Coaching Network (MCN)
Iproteos, S.L. – Barcelona, Spain, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Executive Master of Business Administration , EMBA, ESADE Business & Law School
Institute for Research in Biomedicine – Barcelona, Spain, RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Institute for Research in Biomedicine – Barcelona, Spain, RESEARCHER/LAB MANAGER
Barcelona Science Park, Prof. Ernest Giralt Group, Postdoctoral Fellow

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Laurent Nguyen

CEO

Laurent Nguyen M.D., M.P.H.

Chief Executive Officer, Board member

Life is a gift, let us work hard to respect it

Seasoned C-level executive with in-depth understanding of value creation in the life sciences sector.

Positions:

Chef Executive Officer, Board member (Sensorion, France, Euronext Growth: ALSEN)
Board Member (France Biotech - federation of entrepreneurs in Life Sciences, France)
Vice President, Licensing & Acquisitions (Pierre Fabre Pharma, France)
Global Business Development Director (F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Switzerland)
Head, Business Strategy & Marketing Services (Roche, France)
Marketing Head (Roche, France)
Senior Product Manager (Merck KGaA-Lipha, France)
Product Manager (Hoechst Roussel Group, Sweden & International)
Medical doctor, Resident in Medicine & Public Health (Paris Hospital Group, France)

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Paul A. Frohna

Independent Board Member

Paul A. Frohna MD, PhD, PharmD

Independent Board Member

Following science can lead you to solutions

Strategic biotech executive with expertise in translating science into medicines that help patients.

Positions:

Chief Medical Officer (ImCheck Therapeutics, France)
Chief Medical Officer (Bioniz Therapeutics, USA)
Vice President, Clinical Development & Translational Medicine (Receptos, Celgene, USA)
Chief Medical Officer (ProFibrix, Netherlands)
Vice President, Clinical Development (Fibrogen, Inc., USA)
Medical Director, Specialty Biotherapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology (Genentech, USA)

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