Bob Warne
About Bob Warne
Bob Warne is a Principal Scientist at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc., where he mentors research associates and has been employed since 2021. He has extensive experience in assay development and project coordination, with a career spanning over three decades in the pharmaceutical industry.
Work at ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Bob Warne has been serving as a Principal Scientist at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development of innovative therapies by leveraging his extensive experience in assay development and validation. His work involves mentoring both junior and experienced research associates, fostering professional growth within the team. ORIC Pharmaceuticals is located in South San Francisco, California, where Warne applies his expertise to advance the company's research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Chiron Corporation
Before joining ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Bob Warne worked at Chiron Corporation as a Senior Research Specialist I from 1994 to 2006. During his 12 years at the Emeryville location, he gained significant experience in the biotechnology field. His role involved various research activities that contributed to the company's objectives in developing therapeutic solutions.
Career at Novartis
Bob Warne held multiple positions at Novartis, starting as a Scientific Technical Leader I from 2006 to 2014, where he worked for eight years in Emeryville, CA. He then advanced to the role of Scientific Technical Leader II at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research from 2014 to 2018, serving for four years. His responsibilities included coordinating project activities across functional areas to enhance project timelines and outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Bob Warne earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biology from Pomona College, where he studied from 1978 to 1982. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in developing and validating assays using various techniques, including AlphaScreen and fluorescence polarization. He also possesses familiarity with biophysical techniques such as isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF), and ForteBio biolayer interferometry (BLI).