Abhishek Garg
About Abhishek Garg
Abhishek Garg is the Director of Business Development, Search & Evaluation at BeiGene in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in HBV Immunology and extensive research experience.
Current Role at BeiGene
Abhishek Garg currently serves as the Director of Business Development, Search & Evaluation at BeiGene, a position he assumed in March 2023. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he is responsible for identifying and evaluating potential business development opportunities in the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Abhishek Garg has significant experience at Gilead Sciences. He worked as a Senior Research Scientist specializing in HBV Immunology for two years from 2019 to 2021 in Foster City, California. Prior to that, he served as a Research Scientist focusing on the same field for three years from 2016 to 2019.
Educational Background
Abhishek Garg studied Biotechnology at Panjab University and earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE). He further advanced his education at the University of Pittsburgh where he specialized in Immunology, obtaining a PhD. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in advanced biological sciences.
Roles at the University of Pittsburgh
During his tenure at the University of Pittsburgh, Abhishek Garg held various research positions. He was a Graduate Student Researcher for five years from 2009 to 2014, a Postdoctoral Associate for 11 months from 2014 to 2015, and a Research Associate for one year from 2015 to 2016. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of immunology and inflammation.
Expertise in Biotechnology
Abhishek Garg brings expertise in Oncology, Immunology & Inflammation, and Cell Therapy to his roles. His transition from research-focused positions to business development highlights his versatility and comprehensive understanding of both the scientific and business aspects of the biotechnology industry.