Jesper Jernelius
About Jesper Jernelius
Jesper Jernelius serves as the Senior Vice President of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls at BridgeBio, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held senior roles at several prominent companies and earned advanced degrees in Chemistry from UCLA and Boston College.
Work at BridgeBio
Jesper Jernelius has served as the Senior Vice President of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls at BridgeBio since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the chemistry and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His position is based in San Francisco, California, where he has contributed to the company's focus on developing innovative therapies.
Education and Expertise
Jesper Jernelius holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Boston College, which he completed between 1999 and 2004. He also earned a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from UCLA. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in organometallic chemistry, kilo-lab operations, and scale-up processes. Additionally, he specializes in commercial manufacturing and regulatory submissions, including Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) processes.
Background
Jesper Jernelius has a diverse professional background in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Gilead Sciences as a Research Scientist from 2008 to 2012 and held the position of Senior Research Scientist at Onyx Pharmaceuticals from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Research Scientist at Roche Palo Alto from 2004 to 2008. His career began at Genentech, where he worked as a Research Assistant from 1997 to 1999.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining BridgeBio, Jesper Jernelius held significant roles in various companies. He was a Senior Scientist at Medivation from 2015 to 2017 and worked at Pfizer as a Senior Scientist for 11 months in 2016. His extensive experience across these organizations has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of chemistry, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical sector.
Skills and Specializations
Jesper Jernelius possesses specialized skills in kilo-lab operations and cGMP compliance, which are crucial for ensuring quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing. His expertise extends to commercial manufacturing processes and regulatory submissions, including IND and NDA. His background in organometallic chemistry further enhances his capabilities in the field.