Awny Farajallah, MD, FACP

As the Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Medical at Takeda, I blend my scientific and clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and collaborative spirit to drive innovation and transformation in patient care. In my current role, I work closely with an incredibly talented team of professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration, learning and growth. We are committed to partnering with internal and external stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to advance science and deliver innovative medical solutions to the patients who need them, while acting as a trusted strategic and scientific leader. Prior to my current role, I served as the Head of Global Medical Affairs for Oncology at Takeda. With over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, I’ve had the privilege of leading numerous medical affairs teams, contributing to the development and commercialization of oncology therapeutics, and forging meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum. I have also held global, regional, and local roles at Ipsen and Bristol Myers Squibb, leading high-performance medical affairs teams in strategic initiatives and launches in several therapeutic areas including oncology, neuroscience, rare disease, immunology, and hematology. All views expressed are my own.