Jeffrey M. Leiden, MD, Ph.D.

Jeffrey M. Leiden, MD, Ph.D., serves as the Executive Chairman of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held for an impressive 15 years. With headquarters in Boston, MA, Jeffrey’s extensive corporate affiliations include roles in companies such as Odyssey Therapeutics, Brightinsight, Casana, MassMutual, and previously served in roles at Tmunity Therapeutics Inc., Clarus Funds, and Abbott.

Beyond his corporate engagements, Jeffrey serves on the Massachusetts Governor’s Digital Healthcare Council and STEM Advisory Board. Jeffrey has been actively involved in various non-profit organizations including roles at MIT, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, and previously was affiliated with the University of Chicago Medicine and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Jeffrey’s academic background is marked by degrees from the University of Chicago, including a B.A. in Biological Science, a Ph.D. in Virology, and an M.D. As for his political contributions, Jeffrey has shown significant support for both Republican and Democrat causes, contributing $13950 and $79100, respectively.