Shawn Jones
Vice President, Clinical Operations | San Francisco, California, United States
Professional Overview
Shawn Jones is an accomplished clinical operations executive with over 25 years of experience driving the successful execution of complex clinical trials in the biopharmaceutical industry. As the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Encoded Therapeutics Inc., he is responsible for leading all aspects of the company's global clinical research activities, including study design, site selection, patient recruitment, and data management.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Vice President of Clinical Operations at Encoded Therapeutics, Shawn oversees a team of clinical operations professionals responsible for the seamless delivery of the company's gene therapy pipeline. He works closely with cross-functional leaders to develop innovative clinical strategies, optimize operational processes, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Under Shawn's leadership, Encoded Therapeutics has successfully initiated and advanced multiple early-stage clinical trials, demonstrating his ability to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving gene therapy landscape.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Encoded Therapeutics, Shawn served as the Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Denali Therapeutics, where he led the execution of the company's clinical programs for neurodegenerative disorders. He previously held similar senior-level roles at Audentes Therapeutics and Medivation (now part of Pfizer), where he made significant contributions to the advancement of novel therapies in rare diseases and oncology, respectively. Shawn's early career experience includes time as a Senior Clinical Research Associate at PPD, further honing his expertise in the operational aspects of clinical trials.
Academic Background
Shawn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical trial design and operations management
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- Talent development and team leadership
- Gene therapy and rare disease drug development
Professional Impact
Under Shawn's leadership, Encoded Therapeutics has successfully initiated and advanced multiple early-stage clinical trials for its gene therapy pipeline, demonstrating his ability to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving gene therapy landscape. His previous contributions at Denali Therapeutics, Audentes Therapeutics, and Medivation have also led to the advancement of novel therapies in neurodegenerative disorders, rare diseases, and oncology, respectively.
Conclusion
Shawn Jones is a seasoned clinical operations executive with a proven track record of driving the successful execution of complex clinical trials in the biopharmaceutical industry. His extensive experience, strategic vision, and collaborative approach make him a valuable asset to Encoded Therapeutics as the company continues to advance its gene therapy pipeline and positively impact the lives of patients in need.
