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Debra Dow

Debra Dow

Executive Director, Head of Medical Excellence - Medical Affairs

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.•San Rafael, California, United States

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Experience35+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Leader with extensive experience in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical sector with roles of increasing responsibility in Medical Affairs and the Commercial organizations.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.Current
    Dec 2016–Present· 9 yrs 10 mos
    • Executive Director, Head of Medical ExcellenceCurrent
      Aug 2024–Present
    • Executive Director, Strategy & Operations
      Feb 2023–Feb 2025
    • Executive Director, Head of Scientific Communications and Engagement
      Oct 2022–Mar 2023
    • Executive Director, Head of Medical Affairs Operations Excellence
      Oct 2021–Dec 2022
    • Sr. Director, Global Medical Affairs Learning and Development
      Dec 2016–Oct 2021
  • Merck
    2010–Nov 2016· 6 yrs 10 mos
    • Leader, Global Medical Affairs Learning & Development
      Dec 2015–Nov 2016
    • Leader, Commercial Marketing & Sales Manager Training
      2010–Dec 2015
  • Schering Canada Inc
    Jul 2008–2010· 1 yr 6 mos
    • National Training Manager
      Jul 2008–2010
  • Merck
    Feb 2008–Jun 2008· 4 mos
    • Product Manager, Oncology
      Feb 2008–Jun 2008
  • Merck Frosst
    Jun 2002–Feb 2008· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Manager, Training and Development
      Jun 2002–Feb 2008
  • Merck
    1997–Jul 2000· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Promotion Manager-Vaccines
      Oct 1997–Jul 2000
    • Patient Health Management
      1997–Oct 1997
  • Merck Frosst Canada
    Dec 1990–Oct 1996· 5 yrs 10 mos
    • Pharmacia & Upjohn
      Dec 1990–Oct 1996

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Debra Dow
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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LeadershipSales EffectivenessGastroenterologyProduct LaunchOncologySales ManagementInfectious DiseasesDermatologyRheumatologyImmunologyStrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipInstructional DesignEndocrinologyTrainingHospital SalesUrologyPharmaceutical SalesPharmaceutical IndustryCardiology