Eric Chen

Eric Chen has a diverse work experience spanning various sectors. Starting in 2011, they worked as a Research Associate in the Immunohistochemistry Department at Genemed Biotechnologies, Inc., where they led R&D and Production to successfully launch new antibody product lines and increase sales by 23%.

In 2013, Eric joined BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. as a Research Associate II in the Research and Drug Discovery Department. Eric played a crucial role in operationalizing early stage bioproduction and supporting the preclinical pipeline, contributing to the development of multiple biologic compounds.

Eric then moved on to McKesson in 2016, where they participated in the Pharmaceutical Rotational Development Program as an Associate. Eric led a pricing optimization project, creating a centralized database and mapping departmental processes to facilitate negotiations with bio manufacturers.

In 2017, Eric joined the University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group as a Seed Fund Fellow specializing in Pharma and Biotechnology. Eric conducted market research, competitive analyses, and technical evaluations to identify buy-side investments and out-licensing opportunities.

Also in 2017, Eric joined Natera as a Business Operations Manager, eventually taking on more senior roles. Eric worked across all divisions, with a focus on the Oncology business, where they drove product offerings in cancer monitoring and genomic profiling. Eric led the development, strategy, and execution of commercial initiatives, including building digital user tools, optimizing processes, and deploying programs to support product launch and sales.

Most recently, in 2022, Eric joined EVERY™ as the Director and Head of Business Operations.

Eric Chen has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Genetics and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Eric also has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, specializing in Business Development and Growth, Strategy Consulting, and Entrepreneurship. The specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.