David Boyko

David Boyko is an accomplished legal and business development professional with extensive experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and animal health industries. Currently serving as Senior Director of Business Development Transactions at Bristol Myers Squibb since October 2021, Boyko specializes in negotiating licenses and collaborations in oncology, hematology, and cell therapy. Prior roles include Director of Global Business Development at Merck Animal Health, where responsibilities involved executing strategic deals for animal health products, and Division Counsel at Merck, providing legal guidance for a newly established services business unit. Boyko's career includes significant positions at Merck & Co., Schering-Plough Corporation, and Xenogen Corporation, showcasing expertise in licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and legal services. An experienced attorney with a JD from UCLA and a background in mechanical engineering and international relations, Boyko also served as a Captain in the US Air Force, contributing to military strategy for space-based defense initiatives.