Gregory Friberg

Chief Research & Development Officer at Biomarin

San Rafael, California, United States

About

Physician scientist working to progress the next generation of therapeutics for genetic conditions and other grievous illnesses. While I have a connection to Biomarin, opinions are my own.

Experience

  • Executive Vice President, Chief Research & Development Officer at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Amgen (18 yrs 3 mos)
    • Vice President Global Medical Affairs, Rare Disease
      May 2024 - Sep 2024 · 5 mos

      Responsible for launching and integrating new global medical capabilities into Amgen's rare disease therapeutic area. Mandate to hire and onboard approximately 10 medical/clinical scientists. Oversight responsibilities for medical deliverables, budget, and people. Strategic member of Therapeutic Area Governance team and technical/strategic contributor buisiness development forums.

    • Vice President Regional Medical Affairs, ELMAC Region
      Jun 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Oversight for medical teams (all therapeutic areas) across Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Canada (ELMAC Region) based in Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Management responsibilities for 9 Country/Regional Executive Medical Directors overseeing medical affairs activities in 33 country affiliates worldwide (and over 600 medical employees).

    • Vice President Global Development, Hematology/Oncology & Bone
      Oct 2017 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Therapeutic Area Head with oversight and accountability for Hematology/Oncology portfolio (2017+) and Bone portfolio (2019+). Successful Sotorasib US registration 2021. Includes 10 marketed product teams, 6 pipeline program teams, and 45 physicians/scientists.

  • Instructor of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology) at University of Chicago
    Jul 2005 - Jun 2006 · 1 yr

    Full-time faculty position with clinical responsibility in GI, Gyn, and Phase 1 Oncology Clinics.

  • Hematology/Oncology Fellow at UChicago Medicine
    Jul 2002 - Jun 2005 · 3 yrs

    Board Certified in Medical Oncology 2005

  • Internal Medicine Resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
    Jul 1999 - Jun 2002 · 3 yrs

    Board Certified in Internal Medicine 2002