Sean A. MacDonald

Sean A. MacDonald is the Chief Executive Officer at Kainova Therapeutics. He leads the company’s strategy, corporate development, and financing, leveraging more than 20 years of experience in the field to guide the expansion of Kainova’s portfolio of assets in immuno-oncology and inflammation.

Sean has a strong international track record of building biotech companies, with deep expertise across strategy, fundraising, licencing and M&A. He has successfully led multiple transactions that have accelerated growth and unlocked long-term value. He is also a Board Director at Edesa Biotech. His past roles include several executive positions in the pharmaceutical industry, such as Chief Business Officer of iOnctura, Head of Business Development for Cosmo Pharmaceuticals, President and Chief Executive Officer of Corbin Therapeutics Inc, and Vice President of Corporate and Business development at Pharmascience Inc.

Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and an MBA from the University of Ottawa, Canada.