Background
Fildes, Robert Anthony was born on June 5, 1938 in London. Son of Alfred and Olive Fildes. came to the United States, 1975.
Biotechnology company executive
Fildes, Robert Anthony was born on June 5, 1938 in London. Son of Alfred and Olive Fildes. came to the United States, 1975.
Bachelor of Science, University London, 1961; Distric.C., U. London, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1964.
Research scientist human biochemistry genetics unit, Medical Research Council, England, 1964-1965; head department fermentation research and development, Glaxo Group Ltd., England, 1966-1974; vice president development, Bristol-Myers Company, Syracuse, New York, 1975-1978; vice president operations, Bristol-Myers Company, Syracuse, New York, 1978-1980; president, Biogen, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1980-1982; president, director, Cetus Corporation, Emeryville, California, 1982-1990; chief operating officer, Cetus Corporation, Emeryville, California, 1982-1985; chief Executive officer, Cetus Corporation, Emeryville, California, 1986-1990; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Neurotherapeutics Corporation, since 1991. Consultant Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, 1981-1983. Board directors Carrington laboratories, Irving, Texas, Viagene Inc., San Diego, La Jolla Pharmaceuticals, San Diego., TSI Corporation, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Member of advisory board Business School, University of California, Berkeley, since 1986.
Married Mavis J. Fildes, February 3, 1962. Children— Nicola, Lesley.