Damian Burkemper

Damian Burkemper has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Sr. Director of Channel Strategy and Distribution Operations at Apellis Pharmaceuticals since June 2022. Prior roles include Sr. Director of Distribution and Channel Management at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals and Director of Distribution Operations at Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Burkemper also held various positions at Circassia USA, United Therapeutics Corporation, Actelion Pharmaceuticals, InterMune, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, with a focus on trade relations, distribution, and specialty management. Burkemper earned a BA in Communication from the University of Denver between 1990 and 1994.