Susanne Back, PhD

Director of In Vivo Pharmacology

With 20 years of experience in developing and applying in vivo models, Susanne has established deep expertise in evaluating target engagement, pharmacodynamics and efficacy of novel therapeutic molecules.

As a specialist in central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery, she has extensive experience in designing and executing preclinical studies aligned with the complex biology of neurological disorders.

Beyond CNS, Susanne has contributed to a range of therapeutic areas, partnering with discovery teams to identify critical in vivo pharmacology strategies and deliver data packages that enable informed decision-making.

Susanne holds a PhD in pharmacology and brings experience from scientific and managerial roles in Orion Pharma and Charles River.