Edimer

Neil Kirby, PhD

More President and CEO

Neil is a pharmaceutical executive with over 20 years of experience with leading biotechnology companies including Biogen, Genetics Institute, Vertex, TKT and Stromedix. Neil has held positions of increasing responsibility in global regulatory affairs, strategic planning, portfolio management, non-clinical development, manufacturing and program management. During his career, Neil has been involved with the development, registration and successful commercial launches of several important therapeutic biopharmaceuticals (including recombinant coagulation factors, cytokines and enzyme replacement therapies). Neil received his Ph.D. in the faculty of medicine from the University of London.

Kenneth Huttner, MD PhD

More Senior Director, Clinical Research

Dr. Huttner joined Edimer in January 2010. From 2007 to 2009, he served as Medical Director at CombinatoRx, Inc., where he was responsible for clinical development in the therapeutic areas of arthritis, diabetes, and psoriasis. Previously, Dr. Huttner was Medical Director at Interleukin Genetics, Inc. as medical lead for international studies in pharmacogenomics, and involved in the launch of their Heart Health Genetic Test. Dr. Huttner is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Neonatology, with an appointment at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children, and has conducted laboratory research in the fields of innate immunity and antimicrobial peptides. Dr. Huttner received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Yale University and clinical training at the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital, Boston. From 1985-1988, he was a Fellow in the Medical Genetics Branch at NICHD under the direction of Dr. Michael Zasloff.

Ramsey Johnson, MSM CCRA

More Director, Clinical Operations

Ramsey Johnson joined Edimer in March, 2010, bringing over over 13 years of experience in clinical research and business development. Most recently, Ramsey was the Director of Clinical Operations at Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. Previously, Ramsey held positions at MDS Pharma Services, Cynosure and BattelleCRO (formerly CareStat, Inc.). During his career, Ramsey has held a variety of different positions including Manager of Clinical Research, Manager of Clinical Development, Project Director, Principal Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Data Manager and Director of Business Development. Ramsey received a BA from Saint Anselm College and a MS from Lesley University.