Branden Lee

Branden Lee is a seasoned professional in business development and medicinal chemistry, currently serving as Senior Director of Business Development at XtalPi Inc. since March 2024. At XtalPi, a pioneer in AI technology for biopharmaceutical research, Branden focuses on global collaborations in drug discovery and the integration of AI with automated wet lab capabilities. Prior to this role, Branden directed business development at BirdoTech from July 2016 to March 2024. Earlier career experiences include serving as Senior Research Associate at Celgene, specializing in medicinal chemistry and kinase small molecule synthesis, and as a Research Associate at Pfizer, contributing to medicinal chemistry projects. Branden holds an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management, as well as a BS and MS in Chemistry from California State University, Los Angeles.