Eric Jenkins M.D.

Vice President, Clinical Research & Development at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

Eric Jenkins, MD has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles in various organizations. Eric is currently the Vice President of Clinical Research & Development at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals. In this role, they are responsible for the clinical development plan of the company's clinical-stage products, including study design, implementation, monitoring, and analysis. Eric also collaborates with the functional program team members to develop long-range strategic plans.

Prior to their current role, Dr. Jenkins served as the Vice President of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Athersys from 2016 to 2022. Eric'sresponsibilities included providing medical leadership for investigational therapy clinical development and advocating for patient-centric decision making. Eric also played a crucial role in protocol development and the interpretation and communication of clinical trial results.

Dr. Jenkins has also worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a Medical Officer on the Ebola Team, providing guidance and support for clinicians and health department personnel in the care of patients with Ebola virus disease. Eric also provided medical care to CDC staff returning from overseas deployments.

In 2014, Dr. Jenkins worked as a Patient Care Advisor and Clinical Educator for Ebola Response at the World Health Organization. Eric'sresponsibilities included advising clinical leadership on facility improvements and the management of Ebola patients. Eric also provided training to the Cuban Medical Brigade and participated in operational and strategy planning.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Jenkins worked as an Emergency Medicine Physician at University Hospitals, Cleveland Metro Life Flight, and Mercy Allen Hospital. Eric provided patient care in emergency department settings and held leadership positions such as President of the Medical Executive Committee and Chief of Staff at Mercy Allen Hospital.

Additionally, Dr. Jenkins worked at Athersys as an Assistant Director of Clinical Development from 2000 to 2003. In this role, they evaluated therapeutic targets for drug development and participated in partnership discussions.

Overall, Dr. Eric Jenkins has extensive experience in clinical research and development, medical leadership, and emergency medicine.

Eric Jenkins, MD completed their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine from 1995 to 1999. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Neuroscience from Oberlin College, which they attended from 1991 to 1995. Eric Jenkins, MD has additional certifications including Board Certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) from the American College of Surgeons, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association. However, the specific dates of when these certifications were obtained are not provided. Furthermore, Eric Jenkins, MD has a Medical License from the State Medical Board of Ohio, but no information regarding when it was obtained is given.

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  • Vice President, Clinical Research & Development

    September, 2022 - present

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