Jeff Varnes

Jeff Varnes is a seasoned professional in program management and medicinal chemistry, currently serving as the Senior Director of Program Management at Nuvation Bio since April 2024, following a brief tenure in the same role at AnHeart Therapeutics. Prior experience includes Director of Project Management at Relay Therapeutics and Director, Project Manager at AstraZeneca, where significant contributions were made to oncology projects, especially within haematology and immuno-oncology. Jeff's career began at DuPont Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Staff Scientist, and includes roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca R&D, focusing on synthetic organic chemistry and lead optimization for clinical candidates. Educational qualifications consist of an MS in Organic Chemistry from Caltech, a BA in Chemistry from Franklin & Marshall College, and a BS in Information Technology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.