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Inspired to elevate the role of evidence and its value // Real World Evidence and Implementation Science insights

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Thought Leader • Thought leader in RWE (real world evidence). Academic publications, white papers, and diverse speaking engagements. • Innovative “firsts” successively executed and incorporated into routine practice • Translation of evidence to product value across all phases of drug development Inspirational Leader • Effective team and individual leader both in direct and matrix environments • Created and managed functional teams in China and India • Establish curious and unbossed climate within responsible teams

Experience

  • Founder at Olson Strategies GmbH
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Strategies and solutions for Integrated Evidence and Implementation Science

  • Novartis (Full-time · 21 yrs 8 mos)
    • Head Integrated Evidence Strategy and Innovation
      Feb 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Developed a framework to put a value on Evidence, both monetary and patient-centric • Working with program teams to employ value framework to drive the business

    • Head Real World Evidence Strategy and Innovation
      Jun 2016 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      • Built a global RWE community to build capabilities and share best practices • Created and delivered global initiatives such as “Secondary Data First” and “Go Early with Evidence” to drive the strategic use of RWE throughout the organization • Fostered external engagements to shape RWE policy and credibility

    • Head HEOR Excellence
      Jun 2014 - May 2016 · 2 yrs

      • Developed a patient-centric research program for HEOR • First in Novartis pilots: machine learning, high value subgroups, social media listening • Created HEOR Panel of academic and industry leaders for constant interaction

  • Principal Biostatistician at Allergan
    Apr 2000 - Mar 2002 · 2 yrs

  • Director of Biometrics at Grandis Biotech GmbH
    Apr 1999 - Mar 2000 · 1 yr

  • Biostatistician at Ares-Serono Group
    Apr 1995 - Mar 1999 · 4 yrs