The Amgen Mafia
10 people came through Amgen and went on to found or lead other companies.
Parker ConradProduct ManagerFounded Zenefits +1Seth LieblichBusiness DevelopmentFounded Protomer +1James LiVice President and General Manager, Greater ChinaFounded JW TherapeuticsMilad AlucozaiExternal AdvisorFounded Revalia Bio, Inc.Milad RiazifarIntern - Therapeutic DiscoveryFounded Entelexo BiotherapeuticsKal Patel, M.D., MBAExecutive Director, Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentFounded BrightinsightMichael C. Bassik, Ph.D.Scientific Advisory BoardFounded Stylus MedicineChris SevernSummer Intern, Global Health EconomicsFounded Turquoise HealthDenny LanfearFounder and Vice President, Process Development DepartmentFounded Coherus BiosciencesXueming QianPrincipal ScientistFounded Transcenta Holding
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Amgen mafia?
- The Amgen mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Amgen and went on to found or lead other companies, including Zenefits, Protomer, JW Therapeutics, Revalia Bio, Inc., Entelexo Biotherapeutics.
- Who is in the Amgen mafia?
- Notable members include Parker Conrad (Zenefits), Seth Lieblich (Protomer), James Li (JW Therapeutics), Milad Alucozai (Revalia Bio, Inc.), Milad Riazifar (Entelexo Biotherapeutics), Kal Patel, M.D., MBA (Brightinsight), Michael C. Bassik, Ph.D. (Stylus Medicine), Chris Severn (Turquoise Health), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Amgen alumni found?
- Companies founded by Amgen alumni include Zenefits, Protomer, JW Therapeutics, Revalia Bio, Inc., Entelexo Biotherapeutics, Brightinsight, Stylus Medicine, Turquoise Health, Coherus Biosciences, Transcenta Holding.