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Roger Ulrich

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Chairman, Board Of Directors at Link Immunotherapeutics
📍 Greater Seattle Area, United States

Roger Ulrich is a biotech entrepreneur and executive with over 30 years of experience in drug discovery and development. He founded Calistoga Pharmaceuticals, developing the cancer drug Zydelig®, and served as CSO at Acerta Pharma through its acquisition by AstraZeneca. He holds a PhD from West Virginia University.

Outside of his direct scientific and executive work, he shows an interest in broader public health discussions. He has shared positions from the American Society of Clinical Oncology on cancer risks associated with lifestyle choices, highlighting the importance of public awareness in disease prevention.

He founded Calistoga Pharmaceuticals and led the development of Zydelig®, which resulted in the companys acquisition by Gilead Sciences for up to $600 million.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Chairman, Board Of Directors
Location
Greater Seattle Area, United States
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Oncology Therapeutics
He has founded and led companies like Calistoga and Acerta, focusing on developing novel drugs for treating hematologic malignancies and other cancers.
Biotech Entrepreneurship
He has a strong record of founding and guiding successful biotech companies, such as Calistoga Pharmaceuticals and Acerta Pharma, through major acquisitions by Gilead and AstraZeneca.
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Career

Work history

7-2019 - 11-2023
Chairman, Board Of Directors
Link Immunotherapeutics
4-2017
Scientific Advisor
BGV (BioGeneration Ventures)
9-2016
Senior Advisor
Frazier Healthcare Partners
Member Board of Directors
Telios Pharma, Inc.
Member Board of Directors
Kartos Therapeutics, Inc.
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Education
PhD
West Virginia University
Master of Science - MS
Western Michigan University
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