Dane Clausen

Dane Clausen is a Principal Scientist in Discovery Chemistry at Merck, where they lead cross-functional teams to advance chemical matter into the clinic. With a background in synthetic and medicinal chemistry, they have significantly impacted drug discovery programs through their expertise in high-throughput experimentation and strategic resource management. Dane's career includes key roles at Array BioPharma and Colorado State University, as well as leadership positions at Merck focused on integrating project strategies to optimize candidate development. They hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree with Distinction from the University of Colorado at Boulder.