Sebastian Liehr

Sebastian Liehr is a seasoned professional in marketing and portfolio management, currently serving as Senior Director, Marketing & Portfolio at Santen since April 2021. Prior to this role, Sebastian held various positions at Santen from 2013 to 2021, including Director of Marketing & Portfolio and Director of Portfolio Strategy, among others. Earlier experience includes working as a Market Research Analyst at BD, where Sebastian developed pricing models and analyzed customer behavior, as well as an internship at BASF Venture Capital focusing on due diligence for start-ups. Sebastian's scientific expertise was honed during a decade at Genelabs Technologies, contributing to the discovery of significant pharmacological compounds. Educational credentials include a Postdoc in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Santa Clara University, and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Delaware.