Gerd Kochendoerfer
InvestorChief Operating Officer at atai Life Sciences Β· Chief Operating Officer at AtaiBeckley
Oakland, California, United States
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About
Gerd Kochendoerfer is Chief Operating Officer at AtaiBeckley and previously held the same role at atai Life Sciences, overseeing development, business operations, and quality infrastructure. He joined in 2024 with more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, focusing on drug development, corporate development, and team leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, is named on multiple patents, and has published over 25 peer-reviewed papers.
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Experience
- AtaiBeckleyChief Operating Officercurrent2024 β presentOakland, California, United States
- NualtisBoard Membercurrent2025 β present
- Recognify Life SciencesBoard Membercurrent2025 β present
- Beckley PsytechBoard Membercurrent2025 β present
- NFlection TherapeuticsChief Operating Officer2021 β 2024
- PellePharm, a bridgebio company (Acquired by Sol-Gel)Senior Vice President, Head of Operations2017 β 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- DepomedSenior Vice President, Technical Operations2008 β 2017Newark, CA
- FibrogenSr. Director, Drug Development2005 β 2008
- Gryphon TherapeuticsDirector, Research and Development1997 β 2005
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- Who is Gerd Kochendoerfer?
- Gerd Kochendoerfer is Chief Operating Officer at AtaiBeckley and previously held the same role at atai Life Sciences, overseeing development, business operations, and quality infrastructure. He joined in 2024 with more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, focusing on drug development, corporate development, and team leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, is named on multiple patents, and has published over 25 peer-reviewed papers.
- Where does Gerd Kochendoerfer work?
- Gerd Kochendoerfer is Chief Operating Officer at atai Life Sciences.
- What does Gerd Kochendoerfer invest in?
- Gerd Kochendoerfer invests in Biotech.
- Where did Gerd Kochendoerfer go to school?
- Gerd Kochendoerfer studied at University of California, Berkeley (Ph.D., Chemistry); Heidelberg University.
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