James C. Mullen

Background

Mullen, James C. was born in 1959.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytech. Institute, 1980; Master of Business Administration, Villanova University, 1984.

Career

Various positions SmithKline Beecham Beckman Corporation (now GlaxoSmithKline plc), 1984—1988. Director facilities engineering Biogen, Inc., 1989—1992, vice president operations, 1992—1996, vice president international, 1996—1999, Chief Executive Officer, president, 2000—2003, chairman board, 2002—2003. President, Chief Executive Officer Biogen Idec Inc., 2003—2010.

Board trustees Rensselaer Polytech. Institute; board directors Biotechnology Industry Organization, biomedical Sciences Careers Program, Pharmaceuticals Research and Manufacturers American, PerkinElmer, Inc., since 2004.

Achievements

• James C. Mullen has been listed as a noteworthy biotechnology company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-chair capital campaign steering committee Cambridge Family and Children's Service.

Connections

Married Justine Mullen. 4 children.

Spouse:

Justine Mullen