Lamine Mbow

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Global Head Discovery Research at Boehringer Ingelheim

Germany

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

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.
Biopharma Innovation
Focuses on leveraging diverse approaches and cutting-edge platforms, including computational innovation and AI, to enhance drug discovery and increase the probability of clinical success.

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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Boehringer Ingelheim expands cancer pipeline with back-to-back antibody deals. Featured in PharmaLive

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Work History

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

Education

1990 - 1994
PhD from Université de Neuchâtel

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DO's

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