Rob Berg

Background

About Rob Berg

I am an M.D, Ph.D. with a broad medical, academic and life science industry background and with an intense focus on drug discovery and development in Oncology. My working life experience includes experimental academic research, medical practice and 24 years in biotech and pharmaceutical industry in senior positions in translational medicine and clinical development. I have extensive hands-on experience with all phases of drug development and possess a broad knowledge of drug discovery and development principles and practice with an emphasis on early clinical research and the opportunities and risks with Proof-of-Concept projects. I have a proven track record as a successful leader of cross-functional teams from my previous positions as Director Translational Medicine at Merck/MSD, Director Clinical Research at Organon, and Medical Advisor at Genzyme. I have originally been trained as a molecular biologist and as a physician. My academic research has mostly focused on melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer and has resulted in >30 publications. Specialties: Oncology drug development; Translational medicine; Medical Monitoring of oncology studies; Biomarker-based decision making; Leadership of cross-functional teams; Proof-of-Concept strategies in drug development; Public-Private partnerships in drug discovery and development.