Robert Copenhaver

Robert Copenhaver has a diverse work experience spanning various positions and industries. Robert is currently serving as the CEO of Yecuris Corporation since 2019, where they are responsible for leading the company. Prior to this role, they worked as the Head of Portfolio and Program Management at Yecuris Corporation starting in January 2018.

In 2014, Robert established their independent consulting practice called SkyBlue Consulting Services. Through this, they provided pharmaceutical business development services to prior employers, colleagues, and word-of-mouth referrals. Their projects included opportunity identification, contract negotiations, joint venture strategy, and clinical trial strategy.

From 2015 to 2017, Robert served as the Vice President of Operations and Development at DesignMedix Inc. Here, they were responsible for overseeing and developing the company's operations.

Before that, they worked at OHSU as a Technology Development Manager from 2011 to 2014. In this role, they managed technology development projects.

Robert began their career as a Scientist IV at Boehringer Ingelheim from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant in Business Development Pharma/Biotech at Campbell Alliance from 2008 to 2009.

From 2005 to 2008, they served as a Technology Licensing Associate at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. And from 2001 to 2005, Robert was an Associate Scientist at Tanox, Inc.

Overall, Robert Copenhaver brings extensive experience in leadership, program and portfolio management, operations, business development, and technology licensing in the pharmaceutical industry.

Robert Copenhaver has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Leadership from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business. Robert also holds a Master's Degree in Molecular Pathology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In addition, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from the University of Arizona.

Robert also has additional certifications including a Lean/Six Sigma Green belt, although no information regarding the institution or the date they obtained it is provided. Robert also holds a Professional Certificate in Quality Assurance for Biotechnology from the Oregon Bioscience Association, although the date of attainment is not specified.