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Mark Velleca

CEO at Black Diamond Therapeutics

Washington, District of Columbia

Overview 

Mark Velleca is a highly accomplished Biotech Executive currently serving as the CEO of Black Diamond Therapeutics and holding multiple leadership roles in various biotech companies. With a background in medicine and a Ph.D., he has made significant contributions in the biotech industry, including serving as CEO of G1 Therapeutics, Inc., and holding advisory and director roles in several other companies.

Work Experience 

  • CEO

    2023 - Current

  • Board Chair

    2022

  • Board Director

    2021 - 2022

Black Diamond Therapeutics is a medical company focused on analyzing genetically defined cancers.

Raised $272,100,000.00 from Nextech Invest, Biotechnology Value Fund, Logos Capital, Perceptive Advisors, Invus, Wellington Management, Versant Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, Roche Venture Fund and City Hill Ventures.

  • Board Chair

    2024

  • Board Chair

    2023

Myeloid Therapeutics is a clinical stage mRNA-immunotherapy company developing novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Raised $189,320,327.00 from 8VC, ARCH Venture Partners, Alexandria Venture Investments, Moore Strategic Ventures, Newpath Management, Hatteras Venture Partners, Hatteras Venture Partners, Alexandria Venture Investments and 8VC.

  • Board Director, Senior Advisor

    2021 - 2024

    Pharmacosmos acquired G1 in 2024

G1 Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company developing small-molecule therapies to address significant unmet needs in oncology.

Raised $697,368,007.00 from Hercules Capital.

  • Venture Partner

    2021 - 2023

Venture Capital Multiplier Fund is a venture capital firm

  • Advisor, CEO, Board Director

    2021 - 2023

    Ginkgo acquired StrideBio's assets in 2023

StrideBio is a gene therapy company that develops genetic medicines with curative potential for patients with devastating conditions.

Raised $97,200,000.00 from Northpond Ventures, CaaS Capital Management, Takeda Ventures, Sarepta Therapeutics, Alexandria Venture Investments, Novo Holdings, UCB Ventures, UF Innovate Ventures, Pontifax and Octagon Capital Advisors.

  • Board Chair

    2021 - 2023

IMMvention Therapeutix is a biotechnology company developing novel small molecule pan-inflammasome inhibitors for inflammatory diseases.

Raised $9,149,999.00 from North Carolina Biotechnology Center.

  • CEO, Board Director

    2014 - 2020

G1 Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company developing small-molecule therapies to address significant unmet needs in oncology.

Raised $697,368,007.00 from Hercules Capital.

  • Assistant Clinical Professor (adjunct)

    1999 - 2017

  • Associate Research Scientist

    1997 - 1999

  • Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer

    2012 - 2014

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