Mirza I. Rahman, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACPM
Senior Vice President, Head of Safety & Benefit-Risk, Apellis Pharmaceuticals @ Apellis Pharmaceuticals
About
I am a strategic physician leader who is an innovative change agent, having successfully built and led global organizations in Research and Development, including in Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacoeconomics at small biotech companies, and at medium & large pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, I have served in a variety of leadership positions, including as President and as a Board member, of multiple non-profit organizations. I am focused on flawless execution while leading teams globally, and I have worked to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and accountability through clear communication, especially as I seek to develop the next generation of leaders.
United States
Blue Bell
Non-profit Organization Management
Pharmacovigilance, Health Economics, Clinical Research, Leadership, Healthcare, Drug Safety, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Medical Writing, Clinical Development, Medicine, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Education, Public Health, Nursing, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Lifesciences, Biotechnology
Experience
Senior Vice President, Head of Safety & Benefit-Risk, Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Co-Founder & President
Guyanese Diaspora Charity
Pennsylvania, United States
The Guyanese Diaspora Charity (GDC) is incorporated in Pennsylvania and is focused on helping to improve the lives of Guyanese, both in Guyana and in America by: * Teaching at the University of Guyana & at the Family Medicine Residency Program in Guyana * Delivering patient care in Guyana * Providing scholarships and other grants in Guyana
Volunteer Physician Faculty
MAINLINE HEALTHCARE BRYN MAWR FAMILY PRACTICE
Greater Philadelphia Area
Senior Vice President, Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Helus Pharma
Greater Philadelphia, PA
President
American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)
President-Elect
American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)
Interim Secretary
American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)
Vice-President & Chief Safety Officer
Organon
Pennsylvania, United States
I led the transformation of Organon’s Global Pharmacovigilance & Safety Sciences organization to become more cost-effective, while increasing compliance.
Senior VP, Chief Global Pharmacovigilance Officer & European Research & Development Lead
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
* Built and led Otsuka’s Global Pharmacovigilance (GPV) organization that had a budget of $100 million and which included about 900 employees and contractors globally * Led the Pharmacovigilance integration of multiple new companies that Otsuka purchased (including Visterra, ABX GMBH, etc.) or with whom Otsuka established partnerships (including Takeda, Akebia, Aurinia, Sunovion, etc.) * Led the successful migration and upgrade of our previously onsite database, to the cloud * Over the years, led GPV through several FDA and other regulatory PV Inspections that were “clean” inspections, meaning no findings were issued to the organization * In 2021, I was appointed to be the European R&D Lead to oversee the six European Research & Development functions (Clinical Management, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Value & Real-World Evidence)
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Pharmacovigilance
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Princeton, NJ
Vice President, Global Head of Pharmacovigilance
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Princeton, NJ
Vice President, Global Head of Pharmacovigilance & Medical Affairs
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Princeton, NJ
Vice President, Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance and Global Head of Pharmacovigilance
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Princeton, NJ
Vice President, Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance and Acting Global Head of Pharmacovigilance
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Princeton, NJ
Vice President, Medical Safety, Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Princeton, NJ
Physician
Concentra
Greater Philadelphia Area
Executive Director, Pharmacovigilance
Merck
Greater Philadelphia Area
I served as the Group Leader for the Clinical Risk Management-3 Team (11 physicians + 18 PharmDs, PhDs, NPs, & nurses) in the Global Safety Department. We were responsible for the safety profiles of more than 400 of the company's products. CRM-3 focused on mature products, devices, OTCs, biosimilars, and branded & innovative generics. I was also responsible for performing the Medical PV&RM Due Diligence for joint ventures & business development deals globally.
Senior Director, Pharmacovigilance
Merck
PA
I built and led the Clinical Risk Management-3 Team, which focused on mature products, devices, OTCs, biosimilars, branded & innovative generics, and joint ventures & regional business deals in the emerging markets.
Director, Pharmacovigilance
Merck
Vice President, Health Economics & Reimbursement
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Raritan, NJ
Responsible for all Health Economics and Reimbursement activities in the Evidence Based Medicine Department
Education
Columbia Business School
Executive Education
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