Dr. Jorge Santos da Silva
Also at MoonLake Immunotherapeutics
About
Dr. Jorge Santos da Silva has built a strong foundation in the life sciences, earning a Ph.D. in Neuronal Cell Biology from the University of Turin and a B.Sc. in Molecular Biology from the University of Glasgow. He further enriched his expertise with a work placement in neurobiology at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Professionally, he spent nearly 14 years at McKinsey & Company, from September 2007 to June 2021, where he rose to the position of Senior Partner and led practice groups in the Pharmaceutical & Medical Products, Biotech, and Biosimilars sectors. His role involved advising top biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on strategy and operations.
At MLTX, he joined in April 2022 as the Chief Executive Officer after having co-founded MoonLake AG and managing it as CEO from July 2021 until its merger with MLTX. Under his leadership, MLTX has advanced its Nanobody® sonelokimab into multiple late-stage clinical trials, secured positive regulatory feedback, and ensured financial stability through a cash runway extending to the end of 2026.
His career is marked by a blend of academic rigor and executive leadership, driving innovative strategies in the biopharmaceutical sector while maintaining a commitment to advancing therapeutic solutions for inflammatory diseases.
$MLTX Performance Under Dr. Jorge Santos da Silva
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoonLake AG | Chief Executive Officer | July 2021 - April 2022 | Co-founded the company and led it until the merger with MLTX |
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. | Senior Partner | September 2007 - June 2021 | Led the Pharmaceutical & Medical Products Practice, Biotech group, and Biosimilars group |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Postdoctoral Fellow | N/A [N/A] | Held a postdoctoral research position |
| European Molecular Biology Laboratory | Work Placement in Neurobiology | N/A [N/A] | Participated in a neurobiology work placement |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Medicine at the Minho University | Professor and Board Advisor | N/A [N/A] | Active position held outside of MLTX |
Fixed Compensation
| Component Name | Amount | Payment Schedule | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | $586,333 | Annual | Annual base salary converted from CHF using monthly exchange rates on the last day of each month in 2023 |
| All Other Compensation | $22,063 | Annual | Includes contributions to MoonLake AG Swiss Pension Plan (50% of required pension contributions calculated as 15% of the annual base salary) and other unspecified benefits |
Performance Compensation
No information available on performance compensation for 2023