David R. Epstein MBA

David R. Epstein is the chief executive officer of Seagen Inc., Bothell, Washington, United States. Previously, David started up and led Novartis’ Oncology and Molecular Diagnostic units. Under his leadership, the company’s oncology business grew to the second largest in the world. 

David has more than 25 years of extensive drug development, deal-making, commercialization, and leadership experience on a global scale. Over the course of his career, he led the development and commercialization of over 30 new molecular entities, including major breakthroughs such as Glivec, Tasigna, Gilenya, Cosentyx, and Entresto. He was recently named by FierceBiotech as one of the “25 most influential people in biopharma.” 

Early in his career, David was an associate in the Strategy Practice of consulting firms Booz, Allen, and Hamilton. He has been an independent director of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. since January 1, 2016. David holds a B.S. in pharmacy with high honors from Rutgers University College of Pharmacy (1984) and an M.B.A. in finance and marketing from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business (1987).