Overview
Erik Deurell holds the position of Chief Medical Officer at Octozi[1], a role undertaken since October 2024[3]. Deurell is a board-certified pediatrician and clinical development strategist with over 20 years of experience in patient care and global drug development, with focus on rare and orphan diseases[2]. Deurell earned an MD from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (1992–1996)[13], completed a pediatric internship and residency at Harvard Medical School (1996–1999)[11], and obtained an MBA in Business Administration from Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst (1996–1999)[12]. Prior to the Octozi appointment, Deurell served as Executive Medical Director and Consultant Medical Monitor at Syneos Health (2011–2019)[7], Medical Director at Merck (2014–2016)[8], Consultant Medical Monitor at Roche (2019–2022)[6], and continues as Medical Consultant at Ionis Pharmaceuticals since April 2015[4].
Profile introduction
Board-certified pediatrician and clinical development strategist with 20+ years of experience spanning patient care and global drug development, with a strong focus on rare and orphan diseases. I’ve led medical oversight and trial strategy for Phase I–III programs in neurology, gene therapy, and immunology, supporting both emerging biotechs and established sponsors. Currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at Octozi, where we apply generative AI to streamline clinical operations, and as a senior medical monitor for Ionis Pharmaceuticals. I focus on safety oversight, data interpretation, and…
Career history
- Chief Medical OfficerOct 2024 to presentOctozi
- Medical ConsultantApr 2015 to presentIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Medical Monitor & Medical Affairs consultantJan 2014 to presentESPE Enterprises
- Consultant Medical MonitorSep 2019 to Jul 2022Roche
- Executive Medical Director and Consultant Medical MonitorFeb 2011 to Dec 2019Syneos Health (Previously INC Research/inVentiv Health)
- Medical DirectorOct 2014 to Jan 2016Merck
- Attending PhysicianJan 2009 to Dec 2013Sunshine Pediatrics
- Attending PhysicianJan 2005 to Feb 2009Kid Doctors Urgent Care
Education
Pediatric Internship and Residency1996 - 1999Harvard Medical School
MBA, Business Administration1996 - 1999Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
- MD, Medicine1992 - 1996Geisel School of Medicineat Dartmouth
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