Jean-Pierre Sommadossi

Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, Ph.D., has served as a member of Kezar Life Sciences Board of Directors since June 2015. Dr. Sommadossi has served as the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since December 2013. Prior to that, he co-founded Pharmasset, Inc. and held several roles at Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including Principal Founder and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.

Dr. Sommadossi serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held therapeutics company. He is also a member of the Harvard Medical School Discovery Counsel and a Senior Advisor to PureTech Ventures.

Dr. Sommadossi received his Ph.D. and Pharm.D. degrees from the University of Marseilles in France.