Emily Freund Email Address

Chief Business Officer, Biotechnology

ChemoCentryx develops orally-administered small molecule therapeutics that target chemokine receptors and related chemo-attractants.

C-Level biotech executive with over 20 years experience driving operations, business development, and marketing for innovative pharmaceutical and biotech firms. Strong academic foundation in science and business with hands-on project and research management offer a unique and critical blend of expertise to maximize high-level corporate actions. Adept in negotiation and relationship skills, demonstrated by forming partnerships with large pharma to support all phases of clinical development. Proven ability to raise money privately and publicly including taking a company public. Specialties: Strategy planning & execution, New business development, Drug development processes, Financing/fundraising, Contract negotiation/closings, Startup operations, IPO/Private Placement, Alliance management, Intercultural communication, M&A, High stakes presentations, Bilingual (English/German)