John Buchanan

John Buchanan is an accomplished professional in the field of intellectual property law and pharmaceuticals, currently serving as the Associate Director of Intellectual Property at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals since May 2023. With a robust legal background as an Associate Patent Attorney at Burns & Levinson LLP and Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and experience at Mintz and Boston College Law School, Buchanan has developed extensive expertise in patent law. Prior to his legal career, Buchanan held scientific positions, notably as a Senior Scientist at Kinetix/Amgen Inc., where a focus on the design and synthesis of biologically active compounds was established. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics from Hope College.