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David-Alexandre C. Gros, MD

Key Takeaway: Dr. David-Alexandre C. Gros has been the CEO of Eledon Pharmaceuticals since September 2020. He previously co-founded Imbria Pharmaceuticals and held key positions at Neurocrine Biosciences and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Gros has a notable background in healthcare investment banking and consulting, and he also serves as Executive Chairman of a French pasta manufacturer.
Price reaction · baseline $1.25 (2023-09-26 close) · hit after-hours · 13 other ELDN headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
day 0 close
+0.8%
day 1
-0.8%
day 3 · peak
+24%

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Dr. Gros has extensive leadership experience in biopharma.
  • He has a strong educational background from prestigious institutions.
  • His role at Eledon Pharmaceuticals reflects a commitment to innovation.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+90%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
6.5%
average across 7 past catalysts
Cash runway
~11 mo
Medium dilution risk
Lead asset
AT-1501
Phase 2 · Kidney Transplant Rejection

Full Press Release Details

Dr. Gros has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly Novus Therapeutics, Inc.) since September 2020. He joined Eledon Pharmaceuticals from Imbria Pharmaceuticals Inc., where he served as Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Prior to Imbria, Dr. Gros was President and Chief Operating Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., Chief Business and Principal Financial Officer of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Chief Strategy Officer of Sanofi, S.A. Before joining Sanofi, Dr. Gros held leadership positions in healthcare investment banking at Centerview Partners, LLC, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., and in healthcare consulting at McKinsey & Company. Outside of Eledon, Dr. Gros is the Executive Chairman of Saint Jean Groupe, S.A., a leading French manufacturer of pasta products with over 500 employees. Dr. Gros earned his Doctor of Medicine from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Dr. Gros hold at Eledon Pharmaceuticals?

Dr. Gros is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.

Where did Dr. Gros work before Eledon Pharmaceuticals?

He was the Co-Founder and CEO of Imbria Pharmaceuticals.

What is Dr. Gros's educational background?

He earned his MD from Johns Hopkins, an MBA from Harvard, and a BA from Dartmouth.

What other roles has Dr. Gros held in the biopharma industry?

He has held leadership positions at Neurocrine Biosciences and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.

Last updated: Sep 26, 2023