Felix Geissler

Felix Geissler, M.D., Ph.D., is an experienced medical and scientific professional with a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry and clinical settings.3 He has over two decades of experience in developing and directing strategic operations and healthcare management initiatives.1

Professional Background

Dr. Geissler previously served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Horizon Therapeutics.12 In this role, he led and directed the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and operations for their comprehensive marketed product portfolio and investigational products across rare and ultra-rare disease indications.1

Career Progression

Throughout his career, Dr. Geissler has held several notable positions:

• Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs at Viridian Therapeutics4
• Vice President of Medical Affairs at Curis, Inc.15
• Chief Medical Officer at Lumicell1
• Vice President & Medical Head of Oncology, Hematology, and Transplant at Sanofi1

He also worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Novartis earlier in his career.1

Education and Expertise

Dr. Geissler is a board-certified surgeon and immunologist.1 He received his M.D. from the University of Innsbruck (Austria)/University of Munich (Germany) and his Ph.D. from the University of Tuebingen (Germany).1 His post-doctoral scientific research was conducted in transplant immunology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.1

With his extensive experience in local, regional, and global medical affairs, Dr. Geissler brings valuable expertise to his roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.