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Lamine Mbow

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Global Head Discovery Research at Boehringer Ingelheim
📍 Germany

Lamine Mbow serves as the Corporate SVP and Global Head of Discovery Research at Boehringer Ingelheim, where he leads the companys efforts in identifying first-in-class breakthrough therapies. He holds a PhD from the Université de Neuchâtel and is described by colleagues as a passionate, optimistic, and collaborative natural leader.

Originally from Senegal, his early fascination with understanding the human system and helping patients fueled his passion for science-driven innovation and led him to pursue his career in Switzerland and the United States.

He is pioneering research into cancer antigens derived from the dark genome, a novel source for highly tumor-specific targets.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Global Head Discovery Research
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Germany
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Cancer Immunotherapy
Leads research into novel targets, including T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and innovative antigens derived from the 'dark genome' to treat solid tumors.
Scientific Leadership
Drives a patient-centric and purpose-driven R&D culture, emphasizing resilience, strategic foresight, and external collaboration to accelerate breakthroughs for patients.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Global Head Discovery Research
Boehringer Ingelheim
9-2022 - 1-2025
Senior Vice President, Global Head Cancer Immunology & Immune Modulation
Boehringer Ingelheim
10-2021
Chief Scientific Officer
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
6-2021 - 10-2021
Chief Scientific Officer
Ichnos Sciences
5-2018 - 6-2021
Senior Vice President & Head Biologics Discovery, Ichnos Sciences
Ichnos Sciences
In the press

Media appearances

Lamine Mbow Highlights Science-Driven Leadership and Collaboration at Boehringer Ingelheim. Featured in GeneOnline
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Boehringer Ingelheim and Tessellate Bio Collaborate on Novel Precision Cancer Treatments. Featured in PatSnap
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Education
1990 - 1994
PhD
Université de Neuchâtel
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