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Darcie Sharp

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Director, Medical Affairs, Ophthalmology at Apellis Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Darcie Sharp is a biotech leader with over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology and oncology, currently serving as Director of Medical Affairs at Apellis Pharmaceuticals. Holding a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, she has deep expertise in drug development, clinical trials, and product launch strategy, with a significant network of retina specialists.

A unique aspect of her recent work is her prolific contribution to scientific literature; she has co-authored numerous research papers focused specifically on Geographic Atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director, Medical Affairs, Ophthalmology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

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Value Driven
Example Seeker
Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Darcie cares about

Geographic Atrophy
Co-authored multiple recent scientific papers and publications on the pathophysiology, treatment, and patient burden of Geographic Atrophy (GA), a form of advanced AMD.
Ophthalmology Drug Development
Her career focuses on the entire lifecycle of ophthalmic therapies, from clinical trial execution (Phase I-IV) to post-approval product strategy.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Director, Medical Affairs, Ophthalmology
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
5-2013 - 8-2020
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology
Genentech
2-2011 - 5-2013
Senior Training Manager, Medical Partners
Genentech
3-2008 - 2-2011
Market Planning Manager, BioOnc Pipeline, Competitive Intelligence
Genentech
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Bachelor's Degree
University of Michigan
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