Parija Patel

Parija Patel is an accomplished medical affairs leader with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Senior Medical Director at Agios Pharmaceuticals, Parija oversees medical affairs strategy across rare diseases, hematology, and oncology. Previous roles include Global Medical Lead at Sanofi, focusing on rare blood disorders, and Medical Director at Pfizer, directing global medical affairs for sickle cell disease. Parija has played pivotal roles in the pre-launch and launch activities for groundbreaking treatments, including mitapivat, and holds an M.B.A. in Corporate Innovation and Leadership from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Long Island University. Additionally, Parija has contributed to academia as an adjunct assistant professor and preceptor for pharmacy fellowships.