Eric Backes
About Eric Backes
Eric Backes is a Senior Director at Instil Bio, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in regulatory and medical writing, having held various positions at notable companies such as Gilead Sciences, Amgen, and Kite Pharma.
Current Role at Instil Bio
Eric Backes serves as the Senior Director at Instil Bio, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regulatory writing and related activities within the organization. His work contributes to the development of innovative therapies in the biotechnology sector. Prior to his current title, he worked as the Director of Regulatory Writing at Instil Bio from 2020 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Writing
Eric Backes has extensive experience in regulatory writing, having held significant positions at various organizations. He worked at Kite Pharma as Senior Manager and Associate Director of Regulatory Writing from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he was a Regulatory Writing Manager at Amgen from 2006 to 2013. His tenure at Gilead Sciences from 2013 to 2020 included roles as Senior Manager and Manager of Medical Writing.
Educational Background
Eric Backes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at Emory University, obtaining a PhD in Neuroscience from 2000 to 2007. He also attended Emory University School of Medicine during this period, focusing on Neuroscience.
Early Career at Tulane University and Emory University
Eric Backes began his career as a Laboratory Technician at Tulane University, where he worked for one year from 1999 to 2000. He then transitioned to Emory University, where he served as a Graduate Student from 2000 to 2007, gaining valuable research experience in the field of Neuroscience.