Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

CEO of #TeamBayer. Lifelong student of biotechnology. Serving society as a partner in the life sciences. Empowering people to make a meaningful impact with their work.

BayerLeverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Experience37+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Hi there, I’m Bill Anderson. I consider myself a scientist at heart, a chemical engineer by training, and a lifelong student of biotechnology. I’ve been a proud member of #TeamBayer since April 1, 2023. Every day I get to help teams of passionate, dedicated individuals work on making #Healthforall #Hungerfornone a reality. For over 30 years I've served in the pharmaceutical industry – most recently I’ve headed biotech pioneer Genentech in the Silicon Valley and was CEO of Roche’s Pharmaceuticals division. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in several disciplines, including Process and Product Development, Finance, Sales and Marketing, and General Management. I feel equally at home in a manufacturing plant, in the lab, with customers, or in the office with colleagues. In my career, I’m driven by two things: 1) accelerating innovation that improves life, and 2) empowering teams to make a lasting, positive impact with their work. Bayer is the perfect place for me to pursue this further - a company with life sciences at its core, with a compelling purpose and values, and an approach to using innovation as the key to tackle the biggest challenges facing people and our planet. I look forward to connecting! Bill

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BayerCurrent
    Apr 2023–Present· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2023–Present
    • CEO-elect
      Apr 2023–Jun 2023
  • 2023–Apr 2023· 3 mos
    • Preparing for my next assignment
      2023–Apr 2023
  • 2019–2023· 4 yrs
    • Preparing for my next assignment
      2023–2023
    • CEO of Roche Pharmaceuticals
      2019–2023
  • 2017–2019· 2 yrs
    • Head of North American Operations and CEO of Genentech
      2017–2019
  • 2013–2016· 3 yrs
    • Head of Global Product Strategy
      2013–2016
  • 2006–2013· 7 yrs
    • SVP, BioOncology Business Unit
      2010–2013
    • SVP, Immunology and Ophthalmology Business Unit
      2006–2010
  • 1997–2006· 9 yrs
    • VP and General Manager, Neurology Business Unit
      2004–2006
    • VP of Finance, Business Planning
      2001–2004
    • Managing Director
      1999–2001
    • Business Planning Manager
      1997–1999
  • 1995–1997· 2 yrs
    • Business Development/Marketing Manager
      1995–1997
  • 1989–1993· 4 yrs
    • Engineer
      1989–1993

Education

M.Sc.

Management, Chemical Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

B. SC.

Chemical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

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Access to HealthcareProduct ManagementEngineeringLeadershipMarketingHealthcare IndustryGlobal StrategyHealthcarePharmaceutical CareCommercial OperationPharmaceutical DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentPharmaceutical IndustryLifesciencesBiotechnology