Jeff Tung
About Jeff Tung
Jeff Tung is the Senior Counsel for Innovation Law at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in patent law and a strong background in oncology and cancer biology.
Current Title and Role
Jeff Tung is currently serving as Senior Counsel, Innovation Law at Bristol Myers Squibb. He started this role in October 2021 and is based in San Diego, California, United States. In this position, he is responsible for providing legal counsel on matters related to innovation and intellectual property within the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience at Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Jeff Tung spent a decade at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he worked as a Senior Patent Attorney. From 2011 to 2021, he handled various stages of patent matters, from research and development to post-FDA approval. His work in Carlsbad, California, involved significant contributions to the company's patent strategies.
Career at Knobbe Martens
From 2009 to 2011, Jeff Tung served as an Associate at Knobbe Martens, a law firm in San Diego, California. During his two-year tenure, he specialized in patent law, gaining valuable experience in legal practices related to intellectual property within the biotechnology sector.
Postdoctoral Research at Genentech
Jeff Tung conducted postdoctoral research at Genentech from 2005 to 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this period, he specialized in oncology and cancer biology, contributing to essential research in the field of cancer treatment and molecular biology.
Educational Background and Expertise
Jeff Tung holds an extensive academic background. He achieved his Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Oncology and Cancer Biology from Stanford University between 2001 and 2006. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, completed between 1995 and 1999.