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About Jay Backstrom

Jay Backstrom is recorded as Board Member at Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AGIO) and Board Member at Disc Medicine, Inc. (IRON) since December 29, 2022. The newest filing on record that lists Jay Backstrom as Board Member at Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AGIO) is dated April 24, 2026. Jay Backstrom was last confirmed as CEO at Scholar Rock Holding Corp (SRRK) in a filing dated April 11, 2025. Earlier roles on record: Board Member at Scholar Rock Holding Corp (SRRK) until April 27, 2025. Scholar Rock Holding Corp reported in an 8-K filed April 28, 2025 that Jay Backstrom resigned as member of the Board, effective April 27, 2025. Disc Medicine, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed April 19, 2023 that Jay Backstrom resigned as member of the Board of Directors, effective June 9, 2023. Disc Medicine, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed December 29, 2022 that Jay Backstrom was appointed Class I director, effective December 29, 2022. Equibles holds 4 filed executive changes naming Jay Backstrom; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Scholar Rock Holding Corp reports total compensation of $7,991,933 for Jay Backstrom in fiscal 2024, including a base salary of $649,500. Disclosed compensation is on record for 3 fiscal years. Jay Backstrom has spoken on 4 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Scholar Rock Holding Corp on February 27, 2025. Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is classified in the Biotechnology industry within the Healthcare sector. Disc Medicine, Inc. is classified in the Biotechnology industry within the Healthcare sector. Other companies whose calls Jay Backstrom spoke on are classified in the Healthcare sector. Other leadership on record at Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. includes Brian Goff (CEO and Board Member), Jacqualyn Fouse (CEO and Board Member), David P. Schenkein (Chairman) and 7 others.

“Dr. Backstrom also resigned as a member of the Board on the Transition Date.”
Scholar Rock Holding Corp Form 8-K, filed April 28, 2025 · Read the filing
“On April 18, 2023, Jay T. Backstrom, M.D., M.P.H., a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board) of Disc Medicine, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his resignation from the Board effective as of the close of business on June 9, 2023.”
Disc Medicine, Inc. Form 8-K, filed April 19, 2023 · Read the filing

Jay Backstrom on recent calls

“Good morning, and welcome, everyone, and thank you for joining our fourth quarter 2024 business update. We had an outstanding year in 2024 and we're off to a great start for 2025.”
CEO, Scholar Rock Holding Corp Q4 FY2024 Earnings Call ·
“It's a very exciting time at Scholar Rock. With the success of SAPPHIRE, our Phase 3 registration study in spinal muscular atrophy and a successful financing, we have great momentum heading to the end of 2024.”
CEO, Scholar Rock Holding Corp Q3 FY2024 Earnings Call ·
“On behalf of our team, I'd like to thank you for joining our call. Turning to Slide 4, the focus of today's call is to highlight our exciting progress in 2024.”
CEO, Scholar Rock Holding Corp Q2 FY2024 Earnings Call ·
“We've made excellent progress so far this year and in particular, in the third quarter, and I'm very excited about our future and believe we are well positioned for success.”
CEO, Scholar Rock Holding Corp Q3 FY2023 Earnings Call ·

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Leadership on record at Disc Medicine, Inc.

Executive compensation

Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.

Fiscal year Company Salary Total
2024 Scholar Rock Holding Corp (SRRK) $649,500 $7,991,933
2023 Scholar Rock Holding Corp (SRRK) $623,538 $4,111,853
2022 Scholar Rock Holding Corp (SRRK) $159,231 $7,076,259

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