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Ignacio Munoz-Sanjuan

Chief Executive Officer at Rumi Scientific

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Overview

Ignacio Munoz-Sanjuan serves as Chief Executive Officer at Rumi Scientific as of December 2024[1][3]. Munoz-Sanjuan is an accomplished senior neuroscience leader with 21 years of experience in drug discovery and development across neurodegeneration, stem cell biology, and neurophysiology[2]. Munoz-Sanjuan holds a Bachelor's degree in Bioscience and Biotechnology from Drexel University and a degree in Molecular Biology & Genetics from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine[11][12]. Prior roles include Chief Executive Officer at Cajal Neuroscience from November 2022 to January 2024[5], Vice President at CHDI Foundation from October 2007 to October 2022[6], Senior Scientist at Amgen[7], Research Fellow at Merck Sharp & Dohme[8], and Postdoctoral Scientist at The Rockefeller University[9]. Munoz-Sanjuan also serves as President of Factor-H HD, a position held since October 2012[4].

Profile introduction
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An accomplished senior neuroscience leader with extensive knowledge, experience and track record of achievements over 21 years in drug discovery and development in neurodegeneration, stem cell biology and neurophysiology. Successful and respected leader of cross-functional departments and international research teams. A creative and energetic personality with proven abilities to drive strategic planning, clear decision making and research portfolio optimization and execution. Keen aptitude for business development driven externalized research through strategic partnerships with PhRMA and CROs.

Career history

  1. Chief Executive OfficerDec 2024 to presentRumi Scientific
  2. PresidentOct 2012 to presentFactor-H HD
  3. Chief Executive OfficerNov 2022 to Jan 2024Cajal Neuroscience
  4. Vice PresidentOct 2007 to Oct 2022CHDI Foundation
  5. Senior ScientistFeb 2006 to Oct 2007Amgen
  6. Research FellowMay 2003 to Jan 2006Merck Sharp & Dohme
  7. Postdoctoral ScientistFeb 2000 to Apr 2003The Rockefeller University
  8. Postdoctoral ScientistFeb 2000 to Mar 2003The Rockefeller University

Education

  1. Molecular biology & genetics (BCMB Program) at The Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineJun 1994 - Dec 1999
  2. Bachelors, Bioscience and Biotechnology1990 - 1994Drexel University

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