Michael Werner

Michael Werner, Ph.D. is a highly experienced professional in the field of Medical Affairs, specializing in Gastrointestinal Cancers and Hematology/Oncology. Currently serving as the Senior Scientific Director at AbbVie since January 2015, Michael leads teams focused on multiple pipeline assets and US Medical Affairs for the Hematology Myeloid program. Prior to AbbVie, Michael worked as a Medical Science Liaison in Oncology at Teva Pharmaceuticals and held several progressively responsible roles in Hematology/Oncology. Michael's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology with a focus on Cancer Biology from Northwestern University, complemented by postdoctoral fellowships at prominent institutions such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of California, San Francisco. Michael's expertise encompasses scientific communication, collaboration with key opinion leaders, and research on novel therapeutic delivery methods.