Circle Pharma, Inc. initiated operations in June 2014 with seed funding from Pfizer, Inc. and Mission Bay Capital, LLP; we received additional seed funding from ShangPharma Investment Group Limited in November 2015. We recently raised Series B and Series C financing from The Column Group and NextTech Invest. 

Pharmaceutical

Circle Pharma

Circle Pharma's headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA, United States

David J. Earp

Ben Tsao

Rob Lauzen

Vice President, Corporate Communications And Investor Relations

Linda Bergstedt

Paul Park

Zaneta Nikolovska–Coleska

The Research and Development team at Circle Pharma is responsible for driving the discovery and development of novel therapeutics. This multidisciplinary team, comprising biologists, chemists, bioinformaticians, and computational chemists, collaborates to design and synthesize new compounds, conduct preclinical research, and analyze biological data to advance the pipeline of drug candidates. Their efforts include molecular and cellular biology research, organic chemistry synthesis, bioinformatics analysis, and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics studies to ensure the development of effective and safe pharmaceuticals.

Research and Development

The Leadership Team at Circle Pharma plays a critical role in steering the company's strategic direction and scientific vision. Comprising experts in research informatics, medicinal chemistry, translational medicine, and biology, they collaborate to drive innovative drug discovery and development initiatives while securing funding and fostering partnerships to advance the company's mission. Their combined expertise ensures effective decision-making and alignment with industry standards to enhance the company’s competitive edge in the biotech sector.

Leadership Team

The Research and Development (R&D) team at Circle Pharma is responsible for discovering and developing innovative peptide-based therapeutics. This team leverages computational chemistry, translational medicine, pharmacology, and biochemistry to advance the company's drug pipeline from early-stage research through preclinical development, setting the stage for clinical trials. Collaborating cross-functionally, they focus on optimizing drug properties, understanding disease mechanisms, and ensuring the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles are suitable for therapeutic use.

The Management and Operations team at Circle Pharma oversees and coordinates critical functions including financial management, procurement, human resources, contract administration, and strategic development. This team ensures smooth daily operations, supports strategic growth initiatives, manages laboratory materials, and maintains compliance with corporate policies.

Management and Operations

The Chemistry Team at Circle Pharma is responsible for the design, synthesis, and analysis of novel therapeutic compounds. They focus on medicinal and analytical chemistry to drive the discovery and development of new drugs. Working collaboratively, they ensure the chemical integrity and efficacy of potential drug candidates through rigorous research and testing.

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