Pratik Shah

Chairman and CEO at Design Therapeutics

📍 Carlsbad, California, United States

Pratik Shah is a highly successful biotech entrepreneur serving as Chairman and CEO of Design Therapeutics. He has a notable history of leading companies to significant acquisitions, including Auspex Pharmaceuticals and Synthorx. He holds both a Ph. D. in Chemistry and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Beyond his executive roles, Pratik maintains a strong connection with his alma mater, the University of Chicago. He keeps up with financial and business news, following publications like The Wall Street Journal to stay informed on market trends and economic developments.

Unique fact: Dr. Shah is a prolific inventor, named as a co-inventor on over 100 patents.

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Experience

23 Years

Current Role

Chairman and CEO

Job Level

Leadership

Location

Carlsbad, California, United States

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Priorities

Topics Pratik cares about

Biotech Ventures

He has a proven track record of founding and leading biotech companies, like Auspex and Synthorx, to successful, multi-billion dollar exits.

Drug Development

His career is focused on advancing novel therapeutics, recently celebrating the FDA approval of "neffy" while serving as Chairman at ARS Pharmaceuticals.

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Career

Work history

8-2023

Chairman and CEO

Design Therapeutics

10-2018 - 3-2020

Chairman Of The Board

Synthorx Inc

11-2017 - 8-2023

Executive Chairman

Design Therapeutics

3-2016

Chairman

ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

10-2013 - 7-2015

President and CEO

Auspex Pharmaceuticals

In the press

Media appearances

Pratik Shah, Ph.D. – Founder, Chairman & CEO, Design Therapeutics. Featured in Design Therapeutics (designtx.com)

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Design Therapeutics Announces Start of Friedreich Ataxia Patient Trial. Featured in Yahoo Finance

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Education

1997 - 1999

MBA

University of Chicago

1991 - 1996

Ph.D.

University of Chicago

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