Jay Powers
About Jay Powers
Jay Powers serves as the Senior Vice President of Drug Discovery at Arcus Biosciences, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various roles at notable companies including Amgen, Abbott Laboratories, and ChemoCentryx.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Jay Powers serves as the Senior Vice President of Drug Discovery at Arcus Biosciences. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's research and development efforts in the field of drug discovery. Arcus Biosciences is located at 3920 Point Eden Way, Hayward, CA 94545.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Prior to his current role, Jay Powers worked at Amgen as a Scientific Director from 2004 to 2007. During his three years at Amgen, he was involved in various projects aimed at advancing the company’s drug development initiatives.
Experience at FLX Bio, Inc.
Jay Powers held the position of Vice President of Drug Discovery at FLX Bio, Inc. for a brief period in 2015. His tenure lasted for seven months, during which he contributed to the company's drug discovery strategies. FLX Bio, Inc. is located at 75 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070.
Education and Expertise in Organic Chemistry
Jay Powers earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. He also attended Columbia University for one year from 1995 to 1996, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Career at Abbott Laboratories and Tularik
Jay Powers began his career as a Research Chemist at Abbott Laboratories, where he worked from 1996 to 1998. He later joined Tularik as a Senior Research Investigator, serving from 1998 to 2004. His roles in these organizations laid the foundation for his extensive career in drug discovery.