Jodi Parsons

Jodi Parsons is an experienced regulatory affairs professional currently serving as the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Oruka Therapeutics since October 2024. Previously, Jodi held similar roles at Escient Pharmaceuticals and Longboard Pharmaceuticals, showcasing significant expertise in the field. Jodi's career includes senior leadership positions at Xencor and Dart NeuroScience, where responsibilities spanned from Director to Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs. Prior experiences also include consulting and roles in regulatory affairs at Ambit Biosciences, Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, and Elan Pharmaceuticals, along with foundational experience at Ionis Pharmaceuticals. Jodi holds a PhD in Chemistry from Emory University and a BS in Chemistry from the University of Miami.