Cristina Balagué

7 years experience in gene therapy of genetic diseases and viral therapy  of cancer in USA. Nineteen years in the Pharma industry covering the whole drug discovery value chain, as a program leader and pharmacologist in the areas of rheumatology and dermatology. Leader of program generation activities covering the disease strategy (unmet need, position in therapy), search for therapeutic targets, external collaborations wit international experts, etc. Track record as successful program leader having delivered candidates to development. Also clinical pharmacology leader and scientific leader in regulatory aspects for clinical trial applications, orphan drug designations and dossier medical writing. Highly experienced in assessment of business development opportunities.