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Marianne Mancini

Key Takeaway: Marianne Mancini is the Chief Operating Officer at Viking Therapeutics, bringing over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. She has a proven track record in clinical operations, having previously held senior positions at Ambit Biosciences and Aires Pharmaceuticals. Mancini's educational background includes a MA in Bioethics and an MBA.
Price reaction · baseline $33.88 (2025-12-02 close) · hit pre-market · 3 other VKTX headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
day 0 close · peak
+4.5%

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Marianne Mancini has over 30 years of experience in the industry.
  • She has a strong background in managing clinical trials.
  • Her leadership roles at various companies highlight her expertise.

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From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+53%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
13.6%
average across 5 past catalysts
Cash runway
~11 mo
Medium dilution risk
Lead asset
VK2735
Phase 3 · Weight Loss

Full Press Release Details

Marianne Mancini serves as our Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Mancini has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry focusing on the management and oversight of clinical trials from early-stage to late-stage drug development and most recently served as the company’s senior vice president of clinical operations. Prior to joining Viking, she was Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Ambit Biosciences Corporation, a company focused primarily on the development of oncology therapies for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Previously, Ms. Mancini was the Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Aires Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a company focused on developing therapies for pulmonary vascular disorders. At Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc, she served as Senior Director of Project Management and Clinical Operations and was also the Project Team Leader for the company’s lead obesity compound, BELVIQ®‎. Ms. Mancini held management positions at Baxter BioSciences a division of Baxter Healthcare Corporation where she was the Global Director of Clinical Operations overseeing the company’s global clinical trials involving coagulation disorders, biosurgery, and critical care. She has also previously held positions at Genentech and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals. Ms. Mancini holds a MA in Bioethics from Loyola Marymount University, a MBA from the University of Phoenix, and a BS in Nutritional Sciences from McGill University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marianne Mancini's role at Viking Therapeutics?

Marianne Mancini serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Viking Therapeutics.

How many years of experience does Marianne Mancini have?

She has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

What companies did Marianne Mancini work for before Viking?

She worked at Ambit Biosciences and Aires Pharmaceuticals, among others.

What is Marianne Mancini's educational background?

She holds a MA in Bioethics, an MBA, and a BS in Nutritional Sciences.

Last updated: Dec 3, 2025