Benjamin Ruprecht
About Benjamin Ruprecht
Benjamin Ruprecht is the Director of Translational Proteomics at Roivant Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the field, having previously worked at Merck and earned his Ph.D. in Mass spectrometry-based proteomics from the Technical University of Munich.
Work at Roivant Sciences
Benjamin Ruprecht has served as the Director of Translational Proteomics at Roivant Sciences since 2021. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on advancing proteomics research to support drug development initiatives. His role involves overseeing projects that bridge the gap between basic research and clinical applications, utilizing his extensive background in chemical biology and proteomics.
Previous Experience in Proteomics
Before joining Roivant Sciences, Benjamin Ruprecht worked at Merck in various roles. He was a Senior Scientist in Chemical Biology and Discovery Proteomics from 2017 to 2020 and later became an Associate Principal Scientist in the same department from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Merck contributed to his expertise in the application of proteomics in pharmaceutical research.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Ruprecht holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics from the Technical University of Munich, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Molecular Biotechnology from the same institution between 2009 and 2011, following a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Molecular Biotechnology/Biochemistry from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in translational proteomics.
Research and Freelance Work
Prior to his tenure at Merck, Benjamin Ruprecht gained experience as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Technische Universität München from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a freelancer at OmicScouts GmbH for a brief period in 2014. These roles allowed him to develop a diverse skill set in proteomics and related fields.