John Murphy
About John Murphy
John Murphy serves as the Sr. Director of Global Intellectual Property at Nautilus Biotechnology, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in intellectual property, having previously worked at Omniome Inc. and Illumina, and holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis.
Work at Nautilus Biotechnology
John Murphy serves as the Senior Director of Global Intellectual Property at Nautilus Biotechnology. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's focus on innovative protein analysis technologies. His role involves overseeing the management and strategy of intellectual property, ensuring that Nautilus Biotechnology's advancements in the field are effectively protected and leveraged.
Previous Experience at Omniome Inc.
Before joining Nautilus Biotechnology, John Murphy worked at Omniome Inc. as the Head of Intellectual Property from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in this role, he was responsible for developing and managing the company's intellectual property strategy, which played a crucial part in supporting its technological developments in genomic sequencing.
Career at Illumina
John Murphy spent 13 years at Illumina, where he held the position of Director of Patent Strategy from 2003 to 2016. In this capacity, he was instrumental in shaping the patent strategy that supported Illumina's growth as a leader in the genomics industry. His work involved navigating complex intellectual property landscapes to protect innovative technologies.
Education and Expertise
John Murphy earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Santa Barbara. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in intellectual property within the biotechnology sector.
Postdoctoral Experience
John Murphy has a background in postdoctoral research, having worked as a Postdoctoral Scientist at UC Berkeley from 1997 to 1998 and at The Scripps Research Institute from 1998 to 2000. These positions allowed him to deepen his research skills and knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology, further informing his later work in intellectual property.