Timothy Benson

Global Program Head Cardio, Renal, Metabolism Development Unit

Role
Global Program Head at Novartis
Location
Cambridge, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Timothy Benson

Results oriented scientist-leader with 20+ years experience in delivering high impact science to drive chemical design in drug discovery programs. Inclusive, proactive leader with track record of building high performing teams. Experienced in identifying, championing and managing collaborations with external partners in academia, biotech, and contract research.

Experience

  1. Global Program Head

    Novartis

    Mar 2025 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

    Early portfolio Global Program Head in the Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism Development Unit. Accelerating Novartis programs from Biomedical Research into Development. Partnering with teams to turn drug candidates into medicines for patients.

Education

  • Harvard University

    Ph.D., Biochemistry & Structural Biology

    1991 — 1996

  • The Johns Hopkins University

    B.A., Chemistry

    1986 — 1989

  • The Johns Hopkins University

    M.A.T., Teaching

    1989 — 1990

Skills

  • Organizational Design
  • Drug Discovery
  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Structural Biology
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Drug Design
  • CRO

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