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ALAN MCDOUGALL
Dr Alan McDougall is currently Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs, Asia Oceania. Alan qualified in medicine in 1984 from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He trained as a family doctor and worked in and around Glasgow for 14 years. Alan joined Novo Nordisk in 1998, becoming their UK Medical Director in 2001 and after leadership positions with both BioMarin Europe and AstraZeneca, he joined Astellas as their UK Medical Director in 2009 before moving to a regional European role in 2014 and subsequently Vice President and Head of Asia-Pacific Medical Affairs in 2016.
Ajay Tiku
Dr Ajay Tiku completed his MBChB training in Zambia and M.Med Internal Medicine in South Africa. An executive management-training program from Vanderbilt University, USA, and an Executive Leadership Program from IMD University, Switzerland has added to his exceptional leadership style. Following eight years of clinical practice in Africa, Dr Tiku went on to gain vast experience in the field of medical affairs, and scientific research & development. He has worked for just about two decades, with Global research based pharmaceutical organizations. Dr Tiku has published in the area of Diabetes and has been a guest speaker at healthcare related meetings in various countries. He has gained work experience within the USA, Africa and Asia at various roles and senior positions of responsibility. He is currently living and working in a leadership role within the Pharmaceutical industry, based in Singapore, along with his wife and two children.
Troels Wolther
Troels is an Australian and Danish citizen, with a Medical Degree and PhD from Aarhus University, Denmark, with a past special academic interest in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Hepatology, but with 21 years of broad industry experience across therapeutic areas.
Troels has a proven track record in developing and managing high-performing teams, external relationship creation and management, and identifying and developing the synergies between patient and business outcomes, all to the overall benefit of both patients, physicians and healthcare systems. He possesses superior both technical medical/scientific, organizational and people management skills and has worked in both Local, Regional and Global roles and functions within industry. Similarly, he has worked across a broad spectrum of country archetypes, including working across the Asia Pacific, China, India & Japan geographies, Europe and the US, propelling organizations into excellence by means of a crisp focus on driving patient outcomes, scientific excellence, digitalization and a strong emphasis on people & culture.
He currently is the Executive Medical Director for Amgen Australia.
Leah Williams
As the CSL Behring Director of Medical Education and Communications, Leah supports the global team within the Hematology Therapeutic Area. She has over 16 years’ experience in global medical communications and education from both the biotechnology and agency sides. This experience spans a broad range of therapy areas, including oncology, immunology, hematology and others with a significant focus in rare diseases. She has partnered with Medical Affairs and Commercial teams within the pharmaceutical industry to create and execute comprehensive medical communication strategies and educational programming throughout all phases of the product life cycle. Currently, Leah is responsible for providing global guidance in the creation of comprehensive medical education and communication strategies and initiatives for several products. Leah is a graduate of Moravian College and earned an MS in Pharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the CSL Behring, she worked in various positions focusing on medical and scientific strategy at the Envision Pharma Group, Biocentric, Inc. and Synergy Medical Education.
Leah Williams
As the CSL Behring Director of Medical Education and Communications, Leah supports the global team within the Hematology Therapeutic Area. She has over 16 years’ experience in global medical communications and education from both the biotechnology and agency sides. This experience spans a broad range of therapy areas, including oncology, immunology, hematology and others with a significant focus in rare diseases. She has partnered with Medical Affairs and Commercial teams within the pharmaceutical industry to create and execute comprehensive medical communication strategies and educational programming throughout all phases of the product life cycle. Currently, Leah is responsible for providing global guidance in the creation of comprehensive medical education and communication strategies and initiatives for several products. Leah is a graduate of Moravian College and earned an MS in Pharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the CSL Behring, she worked in various positions focusing on medical and scientific strategy at the Envision Pharma Group, Biocentric, Inc. and Synergy Medical Education.