Robert F. Venteicher, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
Dr. Venteicher has served as vice president, Technical Operations for Affymax since August 2007. From 1995 to 2007, he held several positions at Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., most recently as vice president, R&D Quality and Compliance. From 1992 to 1995, he held several positions at Univax Biologics, Inc. including vice president, Quality Assurance/Quality Control. From 1988 to 1992, he was head, R&D Pharmaceutical Quality Control and associate director of Bioprocess and Analytical Development at Centocor Inc. He also held scientific and management positions with increasing responsibilities during his 10-year tenure at Hoffmann LaRoche, Inc. Dr. Venteicher received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Pennsylvania State University and his B.S. in chemistry from Iowa State University. He completed postdoctoral training in biochemistry and biophysics at Johnson Research Foundation, University of Pennsylvania.