Samir Vattompadam brings deep cross-functional experience that spans commercial and clinical development, global-US-affiliate based roles, and small, medium, and large organizations across the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Before joining Vor Bio, Samir served as Vice President, Program Executive for EQRx where he led cross-functional program strategy teams for lead candidates in immuno-oncology from late-stage studies […]
Team Role: Leadership
David Phillips, MBA
David Phillips has more than 27 years of extensive expertise in establishing the foundations of quality departments in multiple pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Prior to joining Vor Bio, David served as Vice President, Head of Quality at Beam Therapeutics where he built the quality management system from the ground up, spanning all GxP areas. He […]
Eyal Attar, MD
Eyal C. Attar, MD brings more than 20 years of demonstrated clinical excellence to his role at Vor Bio, with previous roles as a clinician, bench researcher and clinical developer of treatments for hematologic malignancies. Prior to joining Vor Bio, Eyal served as senior vice president and CMO for Aprea Therapeutics where he led development […]
Tania Philipp
Tania Philipp, Chief People Officer, brings more than 15 years of experience helping early-stage life sciences companies grow and progress. As a member of the senior leadership team, she is responsible for building a skilled and experienced team that will help Vor Bio achieve its objectives. Tania has a passion for creating a collaborative company […]
Tirtha Chakraborty, PhD
Tirtha Chakraborty, PhD brings expertise in both hematology and genetic engineering to his role as Chief Scientific Officer. He formerly served as Vor Bio’s Vice President and Head of Research. Before joining Vor Bio, Tirtha was Vice President of Cell Therapy Research at Sana Biotechnology. Prior to Sana, he served as the Head of Hematology […]
John King, MBA
John King, MBA is a senior commercial leader with over 20 years of experience in biotechnology and rare diseases. Prior to Vor Bio, John served as Chief Commercial Officer at Ra Pharma until August 2020, following its acquisition by UCB. During his time with Ra Pharma, John led the organization in preparing for a global […]
Nathan Jorgensen, PhD, MBA
Nathan Jorgensen PhD, MBA brings a comprehensive background of buy-side, sell-side, consulting, and scientific experience to his role at Vor Bio. At QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, he spearheaded biotechnology and pharmaceutical investment efforts, which included opportunities in public, private, and specialty investments. Prior to joining QIA, Nathan led investments […]
Robert Ang
Robert Ang, MBBS, MBA brings experience as a senior biotech executive and is formerly a physician, venture capitalist, and strategy consultant. Prior to Vor Bio, Robert was Chief Business Officer at Neon Therapeutics, serving as part of the early team that established the company prior to its Series A investment through IPO. Before Neon, he […]