Cindy Jacobs Ph.D., M.D.

Director, President & Chief Medical Officer at Achieve Life Sciences

Cindy Jacobs Ph.D., M.D. has a wealth of experience in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Currently, they serve as an Independent Board Director at HiberCell since September 2021. In 2017, they played a significant role as the Director, President, and Chief Medical Officer at Achieve Life Sciences, where they led the regulatory and clinical development of a smoking cessation product. Cindy also completed several clinical trials and initiated a Phase 2b trial.

In 2020, Cindy took on the role of Independent Director and Chairman at Pacylex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cindy also founded Eagles Ridge Executive Consulting L.L.C., where they provide strategic input and C-suite expertise to early-stage companies. Cindy worked at Renown Pharma Inc as a Board Member from 2018 to 2021.

Prior to these roles, Cindy held senior positions at several prominent companies. From 2005 to 2017, they were the Executive VP and Chief Medical Officer at OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, overseeing the completion of Phase 3 clinical development for an antisense oligonucleotide treatment. At Corixa Corporation, they served as the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical Development, leading the successful market approval of a novel radioimmunotherapy product. Cindy also worked at CellPro Incorporated as the Vice President of Clinical Research, where they achieved FDA approvals for a stem cell concentration system. Their early career included roles at Immunex Corp, where they contributed to the development of Enbrel and conducted preclinical research on cytokines and wound healing.

Overall, Cindy Jacobs Ph.D., M.D. has made significant contributions to the pharmaceutical industry through their diverse experience and expertise in clinical development and regulatory affairs.

Cindy Jacobs, Ph.D., M.D., has an extensive educational background in the field of medicine and microbiology. Cindy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Montana State University-Bozeman in 1979. Following that, they pursued further education at Washington State University, where they obtained a Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology/Microbiology in 1982. Continuing their academic journey, they earned a Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology/Microbiology from the same institution in 1984.

Later, Cindy attended the University of Washington - School of Medicine from 1984 to 1989, where they completed their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, solidifying their expertise in the medical field. To enrich their knowledge and skills, they enrolled in the Women-in-Bio Board-Certification Course at The George Washington University in 2016.

Overall, Cindy Jacobs has a diverse educational history with a strong focus on medicine, veterinary pathology/microbiology, and microbiology.

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  • Director, President & Chief Medical Officer

    August, 2017 - present