Andrew (Drew) Otoo PharmD

Andrew (Drew) Otoo PharmD

President, Asia Pacific

MSD•Singapore

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Biopharmaceutical executive with 25+ years of global commercial leadership across new product planning, strategy, marketing, and general management. I’ve led launches and built businesses across developed and emerging markets, guiding cross-functional teams and shaping portfolios beyond vaccines. Purpose-driven, people-focused, and experienced in translating science into sustainable growth and expanded patient impact worldwide.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • MSDCurrent
    May 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
    • President, Asia PacificCurrent
      May 2025–Present
  • Jun 2019–May 2025· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Global Vaccines, Merck Human Health
      Mar 2022–May 2025
    • Vice President. Marketing. Global Commercial Lead. Pneumococcal Vaccines Portfolio
      Jun 2019–Mar 2022
  • 2012–May 2019· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • VP, General Manager_Pfizer Vaccines, Japan
      Mar 2017–May 2019
    • Team Lead, Int Devpd Markets Regional Team Lead, Prevenar 13 Adult, Pfizer Paris, France
      Oct 2014–Mar 2017
    • Team Lead, Global Marketing Services and Operations, Pfizer, Collegeville, PA (2014)
      2014–Sep 2014
    • Team Lead, Marketing and Strategic Projects, Emerging Markets, Pfizer, Collegeville, PA (2013)
      2013–Dec 2013
    • Director, Strategic Commercial Projects, Emerging Markets, Vaccines, Pfizer, Collegeville, PA (2011–
      2012–Dec 2012
  • 2007–2011· 4 yrs
    • Product Director, Prevenar 13 Adult Vaccines, Pfizer, Collegeville, PA (2009–2011)
      2009–2011
    • Director, Opinion Leader and Stakeholder Strategy, Vaccines
      2007–2009
  • 2004–Mar 2007· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Director, Medical Affairs, Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (2004–2007).
      2004–Mar 2007
  • Apr 2003–Mar 2004· 11 mos
    • Management Consultant, Managed Markets, Campbell Alliance (2003–2004)
      Apr 2003–Mar 2004
  • Aug 2002–Mar 2003· 7 mos
    • Adjunct Faculty, Butler University College of Pharmacy (2002–2003).
      Aug 2002–Mar 2003
  • Jul 2002–Feb 2003· 7 mos
    • Pre-Launch Marketing–Visiting Scientist Program, Eli Lilly (2002–2003)
      Jul 2002–Feb 2003
  • Jun 1999–Nov 2001· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Sales Representative, Schering-Plough Research Institute (1999–2001)
      Jun 1999–Nov 2001

Education

Joint Degree: MBA, PharmD

Healthcare Marketing, and Pharmacy

Drake University

PreMed

Biology, Chemistry

Luther College

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Andrew (Drew) Otoo PharmD
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
CommercializationProject ManagementMarketingMarketing StrategyProduct MarketingEmerging MarketsCoachingLeading Cross Functional TeamsStrategic ConsultingMedical MarketingCross-functional Team LeadershipBrand ManagementExecutive LeadershipGlobal MarketingVaccinesNon personal promotionPre-Launch Market DevelopmentPharmaceutical IndustryScientific MarketingBiotechnology