People: Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (HGSI.O)

Mr. Simpson is Senior Vice President, Operations of Human Genome Sciences, and has served with us since March 2003. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Simpson was Director, Manufacturing Sciences at Biogen, Inc. from 2001 to 2003. He served as Director, Engineering at Covance Biotechnology Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2001. He served as Recovery Technology Coordinator, Worldwide and Pilot Plant Manager, North America Division at Novo-Nordisk Biochem, Inc. from 1997 to 1999 and as a Staff Scientist from 1995 to 1997. Mr. Simpson served as Senior Research Engineer at Genentech, Inc. from 1992 to 1995. He served as Senior Scientist, Development at Genencor, Inc. (former subsidiary of Genentech) from 1987 to 1992 and served as Senior Chemist at Nalco Chemical Co. from 1985 to 1987. Mr. Simpson earned his M.S. in Surface and Colloid Science (Physical Chemistry) from Clarkson University, and his B.S. in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry from the Clarkson College of Technology.