Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Selected Publications
Technical Skills And Tools
Languages
Patents
Timeline
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José M. Carbó Marqués

José M. Carbó Marqués

Barcelona

Summary

Experienced biomedical scientist and strategic consultant with over a decade of work in oncology R&D, combining academic and biotech industry expertise. Proven track record in translational research, preclinical drug development, and competitive intelligence in clinical-stage oncology. Adept at bridging science and business, supporting data-driven decision-making, clinical trial design, and engagement with KOLs. Committed to innovation and bringing forward impactful cancer therapies

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Competitive Intelligence Consultant – Oncology

FGI Lifesciences
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead CI monitoring project in SCLC: team coordination, deliverables, client communication.
  • Secondary research: clinical trials, earnings calls, pipeline analysis, congress data (ASCO, ESMO, AACR), regulatory (US/EU)
  • Primary research: interviews with oncologists, KOLs, HCP .
  • Strategic consulting: clinical trial design implications, competitive landscape
  • Reporting: impactful slide creation, CI decks preparation

Senior Scientist

Leukos Biotech
Barcelona
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: spin-off, AML therapeutics
  • Designed and executed full preclinical development for serotonin receptor inhibitors in AML.
  • Delivered in vivo PoC and efficacy/safety studies.
  • Supported IP strategy, investor reporting, and tech transfer.
  • Mentored junior scientists and interfaced with external collaborators.

Translational Research Scientist

Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute
Barcelona
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Hit-to-lead development of small molecules for AML.
  • Target and MoA validation
  • Managed CRO collaborations for ADME, PK, tox, medicinal chemistry.
  • Contributed to spin-off planning: market analysis, financial forecast, development milestones.
  • Participated in investor meetings, publication drafting, and grant writing.

PhD & Postdoctoral Researcher, Immunology Department

University of Barcelona
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Studied nuclear receptors in cancer, inflammation, and immunity.
  • Led a new research line on LXR in the tumor microenvironment.
  • Teaching (4 immunology courses), lab supervision, and grant fellowships.

Education

PhD in Biomedicine - Immunology

University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
01.2017

Master’s - Immunology

University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
01.2011

BSc - Biology

University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
01.2010

Skills

● Oncology & Hematooncology (SCLC, NSCLC, AML)

● Drug Discovery & Translational Research

● Early Clinical Development Support

● Competitive Intelligence & Strategy

● Preclinical Models & In Vivo PoC

● Scientific Communication & KOL Engagement

● Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management

● Patent Filing & Tech Transfer

Selected Publications

  • Novel family of lysosomotropic tetracyclic compounds for treating leukemia; Cancers (Basel), 03/22/23, 15, 6, 1912
  • Pharmacologic Activation of LXR Alters the Expression Profile of Tumor-Associated Macrophages and the Abundance of Regulatory T Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment, Cancer Res, 02/15/21, 81, 4
  • Full list available at my ORCID (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8301-5360)

Technical Skills And Tools

CT.gov, PubMed, UCSC Genome Browser, MS365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), GraphPad, FlowJo, ImageJ, Flow cytometry, in vivo models (NSG mice), gene expression profiling, ChIP, Seahorse, Zoom, Teams

Languages

  • Spanish, Native
  • Catalan, Native
  • English, Fluent (spoken & written)

Patents

  • Co-inventor of international patent: Compositions for the treatment of leukemia (PCT/EP2021/082705).

Timeline

Competitive Intelligence Consultant – Oncology

FGI Lifesciences
01.2023 - Current

Senior Scientist

Leukos Biotech
01.2020 - 01.2022

Translational Research Scientist

Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute
01.2018 - 01.2020

PhD & Postdoctoral Researcher, Immunology Department

University of Barcelona
01.2011 - 01.2018

PhD in Biomedicine - Immunology

University of Barcelona

Master’s - Immunology

University of Barcelona

BSc - Biology

University of Barcelona
José M. Carbó Marqués