Stevenson Search Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Meltzer, PhD to Chief Research & Development Officer at Apellis Pharmaceuticals.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face.
Dr. Meltzer joins Apellis as a seasoned biopharma executive with demonstrated success in advancing innovative therapies from early discovery stages through regulatory milestone achievements and market introduction. Her extensive background encompasses deep knowledge in rare disease therapeutics and cell and gene therapy development, having contributed to the successful market launches of seven therapeutic products throughout her career.
In her most recent position as Chief Medical Officer at Orchard Therapeutics, Dr. Meltzer provided strategic leadership across Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Diagnostics, and Patient Advocacy functions, playing a pivotal role in obtaining regulatory approvals on a global scale. Her earlier career included senior leadership positions at Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Biogen, and Actelion Pharmaceuticals, where she established and directed Medical Affairs organizations that developed comprehensive launch strategies, fostered expanded scientific collaborations, and achieved significant measurable outcomes.
Dr. Meltzer completed her doctoral studies in neuroscience at Stanford University and earned her undergraduate degree in biology and neuroscience from Brandeis University.
About Stevenson Search Partners
Stevenson Search Partners is a global life sciences executive search firm with over 40 years of experience, specializing in building executive teams for biotech, pharma, MedTech, HealthTech, and CRO/CDMO sectors. They offer a range of services including executive search, on-demand talent solutions, board advisory, talent-mapping, and executive coaching, providing tailored solutions to support clients across the life sciences value chain. Stevenson's approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on finding leaders who drive innovation in the industry.
