Interim Chief Medical Officer

Global Medical & Business Strategy: Drives integration of medical, R&D, commercial, and operational strategies to deliver long-term growth and transformation

C-Level Leadership & Team Management: Builds, leads, and mentors large international medical and commercial teams, implementing organizational transformation and talent development

Innovation & Market Access: Executes global product launches, omnichannel strategies, and market-access initiatives, with experience in M&A and strategic partnerships

Patient-Centric & Future-Focused Solutions: Develops evidence-based, patient-focused programs and leverages AI and strategic foresight to advance healthcare innovation

Oversee global medical strategy, ensuring integration with R&D, commercial, and operational objectives

Provide medical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, and commercial departments

Manage global medical affairs teams, including medical directors, scientific advisors, and field-based medical professionals

Build and maintain strategic relationships with external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups

Lead the design, execution, and oversight of clinical development programs and early-phase clinical trials

Drive evidence generation initiatives, including real-world data studies, health economics, and outcomes research

Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and quality standards across all medical activities

Develop patient-centric solutions to address the needs of individuals affected by cancer

Facilitate the reduction of isolation for patients on a global scale

Implement a comprehensive, fully integrated framework for collaborative cancer care

Enable seamless collaboration among all stakeholders involved in cancer treatment

Drive the creation of innovative solutions that bridge gaps between research, patients, and physicians

Ensure alignment and synergy across all aspects of cancer care initiatives

Support corporate governance as a member of the executive leadership team, contributing to long-term strategy and risk management

Provide expertise in international product launches to support commercial success and exceed profit goals

Develop and execute medical affairs programs, including support for clinical studies, project management, medical writing, launch excellence, HTA evaluations, and advisory boards

Apply multidisciplinary expertise in technology, AI, and strategic foresight to deliver actionable insights

Support organizations in adapting to an increasingly automated and AI-driven environment

Established, led, and directed the Global Medical Affairs function across oncology, hematology, and transplantation

Launched new products and evaluated innovative solutions and external acquisitions in collaboration with BD and R&D teams

Served as a member of the Medical Leadership Team and CEO Leadership Team, ensuring alignment of global medical strategy with long-term R&D and commercial objectives

Identified external opportunities and participated in due diligence processes for potential acquisitions

Directed the global launch of new hematology/transplant products, developing and implementing launch strategies

Drove successful oncology launches by executing medical, real-world evidence, and health economic strategies with cross-functional partner

Held full ownership of P&L for assigned franchises

Developed and executed global transplant franchise strategies, including lifecycle management (LCM), providing leadership and guidance across key markets

Collaborated closely with R&D teams on innovative earlyphase projects

Managed approximately 400 medical professionals globally, including Regional/Country Medical Heads, Medical Managers, Advisors, and Medical Science Liaisons across 160 countries

Transformed go-to-market approach through omnichannel engagement strategies

Structured and implemented organizational values and mission/vision statements as part of a strategic workstream

Directed and managed the regional Medical Affairs function across multiple countries, expanding the medical team

Oversaw the development, prioritization, and execution of the regional Medical Strategy, driving growth in sales and headcount

Led organizational transformation initiatives within the oncology division

Managed successful launches of key oncology products and directed pre-launch preparations for pipeline therapies

Contributed as a founding member of a genomics and personalized medicine research board within a public-private partnership