Mr. Gower has served as a director of Cell Genesys since July 1996. In 1996, Mr. Gower became chairman and chief executive officer of Rigel, Inc. From 1992 to 1996, Mr. Gower served as president and chief executive officer of Tularik, Inc. From 1981 to 1990, he was with Genentech, Inc., most recently as senior vice president responsible for sales, marketing, business development and product planning. From 1972 to 1981, Mr. Gower served in a variety of positions in sales and marketing at American Hospital Supply Corporation, most recently as vice president of marketing. Mr. Gower received a B.S. degree in operations research and an M.B.A. from the University of Tennessee. |