Heidi is based in Tokyo, Japan and leads the Oncology Medical Affairs Strategy for the Asia Pacific and South America region at Daiichi Sankyo. She is also a member of the MAPS focus area working group Medical Strategy & Launch Excellence. Heidi has 12 years’experience working in Medical Affairs in various roles across countries and therapeutic areas,and is passionate about developing innovative solutions for the benefit of patients, as well as driving change, building high-performing teams, and enhancing collaboration to bring out the best out of people and organizations. Before moving to Japan, Heidi was based in Germany as the Regional Medical Affairs Director at Daiichi Sankyo Europe, driving the medical strategy and launch excellence for Oncology indications. Heidi also has several years of field based Medical Affairs experience working with Amgen as well as Baxalta in Europe. Heidi holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from Karolinska Institute, Sweden, and an MBA from Helsinki School of Economics, Finland. She is a strong supporter of women in leadership and is also volunteering with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association as the Branch Lead for Asia-Pacific. She believes success is all about collaboration and joining forces, andtogether we can make an impact and transform the Medical Affairs profession to the next level.