Nick Preketes
About Nick Preketes
Nick Preketes serves as the Senior Director of Worldwide Forecasting, Insights, and Portfolio Strategy at Mirati Therapeutics. He has extensive experience in commercial strategy and business development, having held various roles at Amgen prior to his current position.
Current Role at Mirati Therapeutics
Nick Preketes serves as the Senior Director of Worldwide Forecasting, Insights, and Portfolio Strategy at Mirati Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in San Diego, California. In this role, he is responsible for developing strategic insights and forecasts that inform the company's portfolio decisions and overall business strategy.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Prior to his current role, Nick Preketes worked at Amgen in various capacities. He served as Director of Commercial Business Development for nine months in 2020, following his tenure as Director of Commercial Strategy & Analytics from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior Manager of Business Analysis and Insights from 2015 to 2018. His experience at Amgen provided him with a solid foundation in commercial strategy and analytics within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Nick Preketes earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical and Materials Physics from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Michigan, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. His academic background equips him with a strong understanding of scientific principles relevant to his work in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Career Development at ZS
Before joining Amgen, Nick Preketes worked as a Business Associate Consultant at ZS from 2014 to 2015 in Los Angeles, California. This role contributed to his expertise in business analysis and consulting, enhancing his skills in strategic decision-making and market insights.