Ellen Yurek

Ellen Yurek is an accomplished professional in project management with extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Senior Director of Project Management at Cytokinetics since March 2015, Ellen has led pivotal programs in ALS and heart failure. Previous roles include Director of Program Management at Onyx Pharmaceuticals, where project management for Kyprolis was provided, and various director-level positions across notable companies such as Elan Pharmaceuticals and Amgen. Ellen's early career included significant regulatory affairs roles at IBRD-Rostrum and Zeneca. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry from Michigan State University and project management training from the University of Colorado, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Delaware.