Joann Clair Ph.d.

JoAnn Clair, Ph.D., MBA has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. JoAnn currently holds the position of Sr. Medical Director at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals since January 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Medical Director at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals from September 2020 to January 2022. Before joining Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, JoAnn held various roles at Merck starting in 1992. JoAnn worked as a Regional Medical Scientific Director from October 2019 to September 2020, a Medical Science Liaison, Director from January 2018 to September 2020, an Account Director from January 2015 to January 2018, and a Director of Medical Affairs from September 2013 to January 2015. JoAnn also served as a Health Science Consultant at Merck from November 1999 to September 2013. Their earlier roles at Merck include Professional Representative from 1997 to 1999, Sr. Regulatory Scientist from 1995 to 1997, and Sr. Research Chemist from 1992 to 1995.

JoAnn Clair, Ph.D., MBA, pursued their education in a sequential manner, beginning with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University at Buffalo, which they obtained from 1983 to 1988. Following this, they pursued further academic qualifications by completing a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the same institution, spanning from 1988 to 1992. Subsequently, in an effort to broaden their knowledge and skills, JoAnn pursued an MBA in Business from Nova Southeastern University from 1998 to 2000. Overall, their education history reflects a commitment to enhancing their expertise and proficiency in Chemistry, as well as venturing into the field of Business.