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Carlos Garcia-Echeverria

Investor

Scientific and Strategic Advisor at Ysios Capital

Spain

About

Dr. Garcia-Echeverria has held senior scientific and executive roles at biopharmaceutical companies including EQRx, Sanofi, and Novartis, with a focus on drug discovery and early-stage clinical development. He currently works as a scientific and strategic advisor to biopharma companies and venture capital firms, advising on drug discovery programs, development strategies, and partnerships. He holds a PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Barcelona and has authored 190 peer-reviewed publications and secured 45 granted patents.

Invests in

Biotech

Experience

  1. Cancer Research HorizonsMember of the Therapeutic Innovation Boardcurrent2024 — present
  2. GARDOM CONSULTING S.L.Foundercurrent2024 — present
  3. Blueprint MedicinesMember of the Scientific Advisory Board2018 — 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  4. EQRxChief of Rx Creation2021 — 2023London, England, United Kingdom
  5. SanofiChief Operating Officer of Research / Global Head of Research Platforms2020 — 2021Paris, Ile-de-France, France
  6. SanofiVP, Global Head of Research Platforms2016 — 2020Paris Area, France
  7. SanofiVP, Global Head of Small Molecule Drug Discovery2014 — 2016Paris Area, France
  8. SanofiDeputy Global Head of Oncology Drug Discovery and Preclinical Research2010 — 2014Vitry-sur-Seine (France)
  9. NovartisExecutive Director - Oncology Drug Discovery Head2005 — 2010Basel Area, Switzerland
  10. NovartisPrograme Team Head - Novartis Leading Scientist1993 — 2005Basel Area, Switzerland

Skills & more

Drug Discovery51Drug Development21Biotechnology23Medicinal Chemistry32Biochemistry6Biophysical ChemistryBiopharmaceuticals6Pharmacology18Cancer Research4Technology Transfer8Outsourcing1Clinical Development9
+9 moreLife SciencesDrug DesignOncologyCRO ManagementDrug discoveryPharmaceutical IndustryManagementCROIND

From Carlos's professional profile.

Colleagues at Ysios Capital

Almudena Méndez
Associate at Ysios Capital
Antoni Ribas
Venture Partner at Ysios Capital
Arturo Urrios
Partner at Ysios Capital
Carlos Paya
Venture Partner at Ysios Capital
Catalina Cuchy
Executive Assistant at Ysios Capital
Cristina Garmendia
General Partner at Ysios Capital
David L. Lacey
Venture Partner at Ysios Capital
Guillem Laporta
Partner at Ysios Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Carlos Garcia-Echeverria?
Dr. Garcia-Echeverria has held senior scientific and executive roles at biopharmaceutical companies including EQRx, Sanofi, and Novartis, with a focus on drug discovery and early-stage clinical development. He currently works as a scientific and strategic advisor to biopharma companies and venture capital firms, advising on drug discovery programs, development strategies, and partnerships. He holds a PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Barcelona and has authored 190 peer-reviewed publications and secured 45 granted patents.
Where does Carlos Garcia-Echeverria work?
Carlos Garcia-Echeverria is Scientific and Strategic Advisor at Ysios Capital.
What does Carlos Garcia-Echeverria invest in?
Carlos Garcia-Echeverria invests in Biotech.
Where did Carlos Garcia-Echeverria go to school?
Carlos Garcia-Echeverria studied at Universitat de Barcelona (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry); University of Wisconsin-Madison (Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry); The George Washington University (Master Certificate in Project Management).

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Also attended Universitat de Barcelona107

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Also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison247

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Also attended The George Washington University186

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Shared employers

Also worked at Cancer Research Horizons2

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Also worked at Blueprint Medicines6

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Also worked at Sanofi95

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Also worked at Novartis130

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