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81 people in our graph share verified history with Roger — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Aleks Radovic-MorenounlockedRoger: together at Longwood Fund (2025–2026)
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Roger: together at Reed College
About
Roger Tung is an entrepreneur specializing in small-molecule drug research and development. He holds a doctorate in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began his career at Merck & Co. before becoming a founding scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where he led the HIV protease program and later headed chemistry and San Diego drug discovery efforts. He subsequently co-founded Concert Pharmaceuticals, serving as CEO until its acquisition by Sun Pharma.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Longwood FundVenture Partnercurrent2025 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- NoneRetired-ishcurrent2023 — presentLexington, Massachusetts, United States
- Concert PharmaceuticalsChief Executive Officer2006 — 2023Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
- Vertex PharmaceuticalsVP, Drug Discovery San Diego2002 — 2005
- Vertex PharmaceuticalsVarious1989 — 2002
Skills & more
Drug Development46Lifesciences10Drug Discovery30Biotechnology20Clinical Development21Pharmaceutical Industry18CRO8Technology Transfer10Clinical Trials9FDA5Infectious Diseases8Organic Chemistry7
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PharmacologyOncologyGLPLife SciencesFrom Roger's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Concert Pharmaceuticals
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Longwood Fund
Al Sandrock
Strategic Advisory Board at Longwood Fund
Aleks Radovic-Moreno
Partner at Longwood Fund
Alex Margolin
Venture Partner at Longwood Fund
Annalisa D'Andrea
Venture Partner at Longwood Fund
Annalisa D’Andrea
Venture Partner at Longwood Fund
Anne Klibanski
Strategic Advisory Board at Longwood Fund
Aparaajita Balaji
Associate at Longwood Fund
Arielle Jackson
Head, Corporate Communications & Industry Engagement at Longwood Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Roger Tung?
- Roger Tung is an entrepreneur specializing in small-molecule drug research and development. He holds a doctorate in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began his career at Merck & Co. before becoming a founding scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where he led the HIV protease program and later headed chemistry and San Diego drug discovery efforts. He subsequently co-founded Concert Pharmaceuticals, serving as CEO until its acquisition by Sun Pharma.
- Where does Roger Tung work?
- Roger Tung is Venture Partner at Longwood Fund.
- What does Roger Tung invest in?
- Roger Tung invests in Biotech.
- What companies has Roger Tung invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Concert Pharmaceuticals.
- Where did Roger Tung go to school?
- Roger Tung studied at UW Madison (Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Chemistry); Reed College (B.A., Chemistry).
Same school
Also attended Reed College32
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals41
Bruce SachsInvestor at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Jesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesStephen ChambersGeneral Partner at SOSVAlexandra CantleyManaging Partner at Polaris PartnersLloyd CarneyStrategic Advisor at Vertical Venture PartnersSumia ShaikhHead of Platform at New York Life Ventures
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