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We are working to advance a deep pipeline of precision therapies, designed to allow patients to live longer, better lives. Our approach combines world-leading expertise in protein kinases with sound execution and an intense focus on discovery.

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Christina Rossi

Chief Operating Officer

Christy has more than 20 years of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology experience. Since April 2022, Christy has served as Chief Operating Officer of Blueprint Medicines. Previously, she served as Chief Commercial Officer from October 2018 to April 2022 and has overseen the commercial launches of AYVAKIT® (avapritinib) and GAVRETO® (pralsetinib) across multiple indications and geographies, including the creation of commercial infrastructure and successful market access efforts in the U.S. and Europe. Prior to joining Blueprint Medicines, she served as the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Business Unit Head, North America, at Sanofi Genzyme. In this role, she oversaw all aspects of the financial performance of Sanofi Genzyme’s MS franchise and increased market share for existing products, led the launch of new therapies and optimized operations to accelerate patient access. Previously, Christy served as Vice President, MS Sales, and Vice President, MS Patient and Provider Services, at Sanofi Genzyme. Prior to joining Sanofi Genzyme, she held various roles at Biogen Inc., including Head, Commercial Strategy for Eidetica Biopharma GmbH, Biogen’s biosimilar-focused venture, and U.S. Brand Leader for TYSABRI® (natalizumab). In addition, she consulted in the healthcare practice at the Boston Consulting Group. Christy holds a B.S. in biology, cum laude, from Duke University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. She currently serves as an independent director on the board of Xilio Therapeutics and is a member of the compensation committee.