Manoj Samant

Manoj Samant, PhD, is an accomplished professional in the field of clinical development with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Clinical Science at Nuvalent, Inc. since February 2024, Manoj has previously held positions including Senior Medical Director at Ribon Therapeutics and Director of Clinical Science at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals. A Senior Principal Scientist at Aileron Therapeutics, Manoj's early career included roles as an Investigator at Amylin Pharmaceuticals and as a Senior Research Associate at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Manoj's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, a Master's Degree in Organic Chemistry from Goa University, and a degree in Clinical Research from Boston College.