Jonas Dyhrfjeld-Johnsen, Acousia Therapeutics

This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Jonas Dyhrfjeld-Johnsen, Chief Development Officer and Managing Director at Acousia Therapeutics, a company developing innovative therapies to preserve and restore hearing. Jonas shares his journey from academic Biophysics to Biotech leadership, reflecting on the importance of adaptability and continuous learning. We discuss Acousia’s groundbreaking work targeting sensory hair cells and their Phase 2 trial aimed at preventing chemotherapy-induced hearing loss, as well as the challenges and rewards of leading a lean, virtual Biotech. An inspiring conversation about tackling a major global health issue and building a meaningful career in science.