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Get To Know: Alexion's Clinical Development Team

Hear from a few of our R&D leaders about the experience of working at Alexion and what sets us apart.

Get To Know: Sharon Barr

Sharon Barr, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Head of Research and Product Development

Sharon Barr, Head of Research and Product Development, on what it takes to be successful in rare disease research, her leadership philosophy, and why she loves working at Alexion.

Get To Know: Perspectives From New Haven R&D Colleagues

Hear from a few of our R&D colleagues on the benefits of being located in New Haven and the opportunities this presents for our work.

Inspiring The Next Generation Of Scientists

Krista Johnson, Ph.D., Director, Exploratory and Translational Research

Krista joined Alexion in 1993 and played a role in the pioneering research that led to the development of the first complement inhibitor. View the video to hear about Krista’s passion outside of the lab – inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Driving Alexion's Leadership In Rare Disease

Moshe Vardi, M.D., Vice President, Global Medicine Team Lead

Moshe is advancing the next wave of complement research as the head of Alexion’s Factor D platform. He believes that being a leader in rare disease research comes down to “the three Ps” – patients, people, and platform. Click play to learn more.

Designing Clinical Trials For Rare Diseases

Laura Gault, M.D., Vice President, Head of Clinical Development, Neurology & Ophthalmology

Designing rare disease clinical trials requires unique capabilities and expertise. Watch the video to hear Laura’s perspectives on why understanding the patient experience is key to designing scientifically rigorous studies.

Exploring The Boundaries Of Science

Susan Faas, Ph.D., Executive Director, Complement Research and Strategy

As an Alexion scientist since 1997, Susan has a special perspective. She was part of our early, pivotal complement research and today, she continues to lead our efforts to expand our complement portfolio. Watch the video to hear her reflections.

Sparking Our Engine Of Innovation

Paul Tamburini, Ph.D., Executive Director, Global Research Team Lead

Paul knows firsthand that in science, there is no reward without risk. For this reason, he encourages his research team to be bold and pursue novel ideas with strong conviction. Watch to learn more about Paul’s philosophy on innovation.

Innovating For The PNH Community

Anita Hill, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, Global Medical Affairs Lead for Hematology & Nephrology

Anita spent 24 years treating patients in the clinic, particularly people living with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). She then joined Alexion to help this community in a new way. View the video to hear about Anita’s experience and why she is proud to work at Alexion.

Delivering Hope via Transformational Research

Rajendra Pradhan, Ph.D., Executive Director, Clinical & Non-Clinical Pharmacology

Raj joined Alexion because he was inspired by the mission to find solutions for devastating conditions that have few or no available treatment options. Watch to hear more about the challenges that motivate Raj every day to follow the science.

Collaborating To Drive Scientific Advancement

SungKwon Kim, Ph.D., Research Investigator, Translational Research

SungKwon believes in the power of collaboration to drive innovation. Even as a leader, Alexion can’t do it alone. Watch the video to hear why SungKwon is passionate about scientists partnering together to drive complement research forward.