George Avgerinos, Ph.D.
About George Avgerinos, Ph.D.
George Avgerinos, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President of Biologics Operations and has a 22-year career at AbbVie, Inc., where he played a key role in the development and operations of HUMIRA®.
George Avgerinos, Ph.D. - Title
George Avgerinos, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Biologics Operations. He has demonstrated significant expertise and leadership in the field of biologics, particularly through his extensive career at AbbVie, Inc.
George Avgerinos, Ph.D. - Education and Expertise
George Avgerinos obtained a B.A. in Biophysics from the University of Connecticut and earned his Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His academic background has provided him with a robust foundation in both biophysics and biochemical engineering, critical for his roles in biologics operations.
George Avgerinos, Ph.D. - Background
George Avgerinos has a 22-year career with AbbVie, Inc., during which he worked at AbbVie, formerly Abbott Laboratories, and BASF Bioresearch Corporation. His career has been marked by responsibilities in various segments of biologics development and operations, specifically his substantial contributions to the HUMIRA® operations franchise.
George Avgerinos, Ph.D. - Achievements
Throughout his tenure at AbbVie, George Avgerinos has led and participated in the development of numerous clinical candidates. He played a crucial role in supporting the HUMIRA® supply chain expansion, achieving over $9.0 billion in annual global sales. His efforts were recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Abbott's Chairman's award in 2011 for his contributions to HUMIRA®.