Warren Myers

Warren Myers is a 25-year veteran of the biopharmaceutical industry experienced both as a scientist and R&D procurement leader.

Following completion of a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1984 from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Warren quickly advanced from research technician at Becton Dickinson Immunocytometry Systems, to senior scientist at Applied Immune Sciences, and Faculty Research Scientist at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Warren’s research focused on applications of cellular immunology and molecular biology to the understanding and treatment of cancer and immune system diseases. Warren joined Bayer’s biotechnology division in 1991 focusing his career on improving drug development productivity. While completing a Master’s degree in Technology Management from Pepperdine University, Warren studied Aerospace, Electronics and Automotive industry outsourcing practices as applied to the Biopharmaceuticals industry. This research enabled Warren to design Bayer’s drug development outsourcing approach.

Warren left Bayer to help Amgen establish its strategic sourcing organization. During his ten years at Amgen, Warren held positions of increasing responsibility culminating in the role of Global Head, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for Research and Development. Notably, Warren supported conception and drove implementation of Amgen's research and development outsourcing strategies. Warren next spent several years serving the pharmaceutical industry as an independent R&D procurement consultant and as a corporate director of a global CRO.

Warren is presently Vice President and Global Head of R&D Procurement for Takeda Pharmaceuticals and is recognized for his contributions to the advancement of transformational outsourcing and supplier relationship management practices within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.