Fran Gregory, VP of Emerging Therapies, Cardinal Health discusses her career, how both CAR-T therapies and personalization have been gaining momentum and what kind of progress we expect to see from them, some of the biggest hurdles facing their section of the industry, the importance of patient advocacy and so much more.
Fran Gregory, Vice President of Emerging Therapies at Cardinal Health, gives insight into:
Fran Gregory, PharmD, MBA, is Vice President of Emerging Therapies at Cardinal Health, where she is responsible for Cell & Gene Therapies and Biosimilars. Fran’s background includes extensive clinical, HEOR, trade and commercial experience in the payer/PBM, specialty pharmacy, and biotech manufacturer spaces. Her career reflects a consistent focus on complex, innovative, high-value pharmaceuticals, and a passion for breaking down barriers to access and care. Throughout her career she has paved the way in innovation by starting two of the first and largest specialty pharmacies in the US, launching two of the first cell and gene therapies in the world, and bringing several first-to-market biosimilars to patients. As a pharmacist, she has an acute focus on patient outcomes, and is an expert in value-based care models, reimbursement and payment strategies, as well as navigating successful teams in healthcare to deliver solutions to bring advanced therapies and treatments to patients.
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