Paul Barsanti

Chief Technology Officer, Head of Drug Discovery at IDEAYA Biosciences

United States

About Paul Barsanti

Paul Barsanti is Chief Technology Officer, Head of Drug Discovery at IDEAYA Biosciences. Location: United States.

Creative medicinal chemist and energetic leader offering 20 years diverse experience applying modern medicinal chemistry practices for the discovery of new pharmaceutical agents. Accomplished at building, working with and leading multidisciplinary teams of scientists to design and implement strategies for biological target selection and validation, in vitro and in vivo screen development, chemical lead generation and optimization, and compound profiling for efficacy and safety. Proven track record at building highly effective chemistry departments from the ground up in a start-up environment. Recognized as an excellent coach and mentor in the development of research associates and PhD’s.

Skills

  • Drug Discovery
  • Drug Design
  • Drug Development

Additional experience

  • Senior Vice President, Head of Drug Discovery

    IDEAYA Biosciences

    Started March 2021

Education

  • PhD, University of Bath
  • B.Sc. (Hons), University of Bath