Scipher Medicine Welcomes Sam Davis as General Counsel

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scipher Medicine, a precision immunology company matching patients with their most effective therapies, today announced the appointment of Sam A. Davis, JD, as General Counsel. Sam will lead all legal matters for the company, including strategic partnerships, future collaborations, and financing transactions.

“We are very excited to welcome Sam to the Scipher team,” said Alif Saleh, Chief Executive Officer of Scipher Medicine. “Sam’s life science experience and innovative vision in how legal can facilitate and expedite deal making makes him uniquely positioned to guide us through our next phase of significant growth.”   

“Scipher is developing exciting and innovative novel solutions to some of the greatest challenges in healthcare today, using cutting edge technology,” said Sam. “It’s a privilege to be part of a team empowering healthcare stake holders to reduce excessive waste and improve patient outcomes.”

Sam brings robust experience as a leading life sciences attorney in various leadership positions with EQRx, Goodwin Proctor LLP and McDermott and Will & Emery LLP. Prior to joining Scipher, Sam was Associate General Counsel, Vice President Legal Affairs at EQRx, where he led all legal matters, including private and public financings, multiple global license and collaborations, and payer partnerships.

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About Scipher Medicine®
Scipher Medicine, a precision immunology company, holds the fundamental belief that patients deserve simple answers to treatment options based on scientifically backed data. Leveraging our proprietary Spectra® platform and artificial intelligence, we commercialize liquid- based tests revealing a persons’ unique molecular disease signature and match such signature to the most effective therapy, ensuring optimal treatment from day one. The unprecedented quantity of patient molecular data generated from our tests further drives the discovery and development of novel and more effective therapeutics. We partner with payers, providers, and pharma along the healthcare value chain to bring precision medicine to autoimmune diseases. Visit www.sciphermedicine.com and follow Scipher on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.