Todd Edwards, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, ACRP-CP

Executive Director | Oncology | Field Medical Affairs Leadership | Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist | Certified Clinical Research | Pharmacoeconomics | Health Outcomes | 25 Years Pharmaceutical Industry

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Medical Affairs Executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience across oncology, immuno-oncology, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and targeted therapies within leading biopharmaceutical organizations. Proven track record leading enterprise medical strategy, building and developing high-performing field medical organizations, and driving successful launches across complex oncology portfolios. Currently leading oncology field medical teams supporting major growth drivers in gynecologic and breast malignancies, including launch readiness, strategic execution, and cross-functional collaboration for emerging ADC and immuno-oncology therapies. Experienced managing large, geographically dispersed medical teams within highly matrixed organizations while aligning field execution with enterprise objectives. Board certified in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP), Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), and Clinical Research (ACRP-CP), with deep expertise in Medical Affairs leadership, MSL team development, payer and health systems engagement, biomarkers, companion diagnostics, evidence generation, alliance leadership, and medical strategy execution. Recognized for combining scientific credibility, strategic thinking, and operational discipline to strengthen stakeholder engagement, advance patient access, and support organizational growth during periods of rapid innovation and organizational transformation. CliftonStrengths Top 10: Achiever | Responsibility | Learner | Discipline | Relator | Analytical | Arranger | Intellection | Strategic | Focus Core Areas of Expertise: Medical Affairs Leadership | Oncology | Immuno-Oncology | Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) | MSL Leadership | Health Systems | Payers | Market Access | Biomarkers | Companion Diagnostics | Targeted Therapies | Evidence Generation | Launch Strategy | Cross-Functional Leadership Email: [email protected]

Experience

  • Merck (12 yrs 2 mos)
    • Executive Director Medical Affairs, Oncology (GYN Cancers)
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      Lead strategy and execution for the gynecologic cancers field medical affairs team, including managing HQ-based strategy roles, field-based management, and regional medical science liaisons

    • Executive Director, Oncology Field Medical Affairs, Breast & GYN Cancers
      Jun 2020 - Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    • Sr Director/Team Lead, Health Systems/Payer Oncology, U.S. Field Medical Affairs
      Jul 2015 - Jun 2020 · 5 yrs

      Payers, Pathways, Health Systems

  • GSK (15 yrs 6 mos)
    • Health Outcomes Liaison, National Accounts, Oncology/Immunology
      Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Sr Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, U.S. Medical Affairs
      2008 - 2011 · 3 yrs

    • Sr Regional Medical Scientist
      1999 - 2008 · 9 yrs

  • Spectrum Health (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Clinical Coordinator, Pharmacy Services
      Jun 1993 - Jun 1999 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    • Clinical Pharmacist
      1993 - 1996 · 3 yrs

  • Adjunct Professor at Ferris State University
    1995 - 1999 · 4 yrs