Dr. Severino has served on our Board since April 2020 and is a Chair of the Compensation & Human Resources Committee. Dr. Severino currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Tessera Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice Chairman and President of AbbVie Inc., as well as AbbVie’s Executive Vice President, Research & Development, and its Chief Scientific Officer. He also spent 10 years at Amgen, Inc., serving in a variety of leadership positions, including Senior Vice President, Global Development, and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Severino also serves on the board of directors for the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois. He earned an M.D. from Johns Hopkins University, completing his residency and fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, as well as a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Maryland.
Dr. Severino’s extensive experience in research and development and corporate strategy for leading companies focused on developing life-saving therapies for patients, along with his independence, makes him a valuable member of our Board.