Tony Russell, PhD MBA
Co-Chair
As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, Tony specializes in pipeline commercial strategy and new product planning. His career has been defined by a strong track record of collaborating with R&D teams to bring commercially viable therapeutics to market, particularly in addressing critical unmet patient needs. His expertise covers a diverse range of therapeutic areas, including rare diseases, pulmonology, dermatology, and nephrology. Tony has successfully spearheaded commercial strategy development for more than 20 pipeline programs and led pre-launch planning for two key initiatives. His strategic approach emphasizes building cross-functional teams and making informed decisions that prioritize high-value programs, ensuring alignment with both business objectives and patient outcomes.
