Maximilian Schenk, PhD

Associate Director Medical Affairs - Oncology at Regeneron

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Regeneron (Full-time · 2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Associate Director Medical Affairs
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Senior Manager Field Medical Affairs
      Nov 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Medical Science Liaison at Sanofi
    Jan 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (Manchester, Großbritannien)
    • Ph.D. in Oncology
      Oct 2016 - Dec 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      PhD Thesis: Dissecting Chemoresistance in Small Cell Lung Cancer. Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Cancer Biomarker Centre. Professor Caroline Dive. • In collaboration with the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Division of Cancer Sciences to identify novel biomarkers of SCLC response and chemotherapy resistance. • Analysing and interpreting highly complex experimental data generated using human and mouse tissue samples, including samples from SCLC patients and patient derived xenografts. • Regular presentations of key findings to a wide range of audiences including funders, collaborators, HCPs with varying degrees of expertise. • Liaising with NHS staff for recruitment of patients to obtain biological material for research. • Following current HTA legislation regulating the use of human tissue samples and adhering to the strict guidelines governing compliance and record maintenance. • Preparation and submission of scientific documentation including progress reports for University, grant applications, and scientific publications. • Attending and presenting at conferences, seminars, and meetings to expand the knowledge base and networking to build new relationships within the wider scientific community.

    • Research Intern
      Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 · 4 mos

      Research Intern in the lab of Professor Caroline Dive, Cancer Biomarker Centre. Title of the project: Dissecting Chemoresistance in Small Cell Lung Cancer.

  • Innovation Forum (Manchester, United Kingdom)
    • Team Lead
      Oct 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      I led the Manchester branch of the Innovation Forum, a global non-profit grassroots network aiming to drive innovative technology development by connecting innovators, industry and investors. • Organized events in a global grassroots network of over 10,000 innovators. • Promoted innovation through various events such as the IMAGINE IF! accelerator. • Set up collaborations with start-ups as well as business and academic leaders. • Secured and negotiated sponsorship deals. • Lead a team of business development and marketing professionals. • Connected and exchanged ideas with Innovation Forum team leaders globally.

    • Business Development Manager
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 · 10 mos

      • Setting up collaborations with start-ups as well as business and academic leaders. • Secured and negotiated sponsorship deals.

    • Business Development Associate
      Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 · 4 mos

      • Setting up collaborations with start-ups as well as business and academic leaders. • Secured and negotiated sponsorship deals.

  • dkfz - German Cancer Research Center (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • M.Sc. in Cancer Biology
      Oct 2013 - Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Master Thesis: Identification of Novel Molecules Involved in Metastatic Progression of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Division of Signaling and Functional Genomics, Prof. Dr. Michael Boutros. • Extensive education in all aspects of oncology and cutting edge research. • Analysis and presentation of scientific data to colleagues and supervisors.

    • Research Intern
      Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 · 3 mos

      Research Intern in the lab of PD Dr. Adelheid Cerwenka, Research Group Innate Immunity. Title of the project: Role of Adaptor Molecules in NKp30 Expression.

    • Research Assistant
      Jan 2013 - Jul 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Research Assistant in the Division Signaling and Functional Genomics, Prof. Dr. Michael Boutros Performed Genotyping