Samuel L. Barker
Director
Research and Development
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
United States of America
Biography
Samuel L. Barker, Ph.D., has been a director since 2000 and served as chairman from 2005 to 2012. Dr. Barker held a series of leadership positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company until his retirement in 1999, including executive vice president, Worldwide Franchise Management and Strategy; president, United States Pharmaceuticals; and president, Bristol-Myers Squibb Intercontinental Commercial Operations. Previously, Dr. Barker held executive positions in research and development, manufacturing, finance, business development and sales and marketing at Squibb Pharmaceuticals. He received a B.S. from Henderson State College, an M.S. from the University of Arkansas, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
Research Interest
Research and development, manufacturing, finance, business development and sales and marketing
