Robert Lenz, MD, PhD
Dr. Robert Lenz is a veteran research and development leader, most recently having served as the Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Development at Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. (Neumora) a role he held from September 2023 to March 2025. Prior to Neumora, he spent over a decade at Amgen Inc. in key leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, Head of Global Development. Earlier in his career, Dr. Lenz held positions of increasing responsibility at Abbott Laboratories, ultimately serving as Divisional Vice President for Neuroscience, Anesthesia, and Psychiatry Development. Throughout his career, Dr. Lenz has overseen the development of multiple medicines through regulatory approval. Dr. Lenz earned his MD and PhD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds a bachelor's degree from Dickinson College and has been recognized with multiple awards for innovation and leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.