Roopal Thakkar is currently the Executive Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer at AbbVie, where they lead a global team in the discovery and development of transformative medicines. Having joined Abbott in 2003 as part of the Physician Development Program, Roopal held various leadership roles, including Project Director and Medical Director, before advancing to executive positions at AbbVie. Roopal completed a medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan. With a strong commitment to developing future leaders, Roopal is dedicated to driving innovations that significantly impact patient care.