Mike Klobuchar is a global biopharmaceutical leader with over two decades of experience, spanning research, manufacturing, commercial planning, finance and strategy.
Mike is currently Chief Operating Officer at Eikon Therapeutics, a pioneering biotechnology company that leverages advanced engineering to enhance drug discovery and development. In this role, he is responsible for corporate infrastructure, including global supply chain management and product manufacturing, and leads key executives across Eikon Systems, IT, facilities, and business operations to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence.
Prior to Eikon Therapeutics, Mike spent more than 25 years with Merck, a 130-year-old company at the forefront of translating scientific breakthroughs into innovative products that prevent and treat diseases in people and animals worldwide. During this time, Mike held a wide range of technical, operational, financial and strategic positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, Mike served as the Chief Strategy Officer for Merck, leading the advancement and execution of the company’s strategy across the global enterprise. He was also responsible for setting and executing the company’s global business development strategies, leading the digital and data transformation for Merck, and overseeing the IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies. Prior to this role, Mr. Klobuchar was Senior Vice President, CFO, and Head of Portfolio and Alliance Management for MRL and led the Global Portfolio and Alliance Management group within that organization.
Prior to this role, Mike was senior vice president and CFO for Merck Research Laboratories, the company’s research and development organization, and led the Global Portfolio and Alliance Management group across Merck’s pipeline of innovative new medicines and vaccines.
Previously, Mike was senior vice president, Corporate Strategy and Financial Planning, focused on developing and implementing improvements to the company’s operating model. He was also president, Merck Global Health Innovation, and led key elements of the integration of Merck Research Laboratories with Schering-Plough R&D following the merger of the two companies. Mike also served as the chief of staff to former Chairman and CEO, Ken Frazier, leading and advising on key strategic, operational and cultural initiatives across the enterprise. Mike started his career developing and scaling new synthetic organic processes for novel drug candidates.
Mike received his MBA from Villanova University, a master of science degree in chemical engineering from Rutgers University and a bachelor of science degree from Purdue University.
Mr. Klobuchar brings to our board a wealth of experience in both developing and implementing strategic and operational initiatives for a complex, worldwide enterprise as a result of his more than twenty-five years of experience with Merck in a variety of key technical, operational and financial roles. This background, along with his deep commitment to scientific innovation, will provide the board with valuable guidance in executing on the Company’s strategic vision.