William J. Rutter

William J.
Rutter was the founder of Chiron Corp., founded in 1981, where the title held was Chairman from 1981 to 1999.
Dr. Rutter was the founder of Ventria Bioscience, Inc., founded in 1993, where the title held was Director.
Dr. Rutter is the founder of SynCo Bio Partners BV, founded in 2000, where the title held is Chairman since 2000.
Dr. Rutter is also the founder of Synergenics LLC..
Dr. Rutter is currently Chairman at Newyu, Inc. Dr. Rutter is currently Director at Epitomics, Inc., Cell Works Group, Inc., Apexigen America, Inc., Prolynx LLC, Novosteo, Inc., and Bluejay Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Rutter is currently a Member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Former positions include Chairman-Biochemistry Department at The University of California, San Francisco in 1989.
Former Director roles at Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corp., Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., Cytokinetics, Inc., and Apexigen, Inc. (also Advisor).
Former Member-Management Board at Novartis AG.
Former Senior Trustee at Carnegie Institution of Washington.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Harvard University and a doctorate from the University of Illinois.