Mara Ward

Mara Ward currently serves as the Medical Science Outcomes Liaison Associate Director at Akebia Therapeutics since December 2023. Previously, Mara held the position of Associate Director of Medical Affairs in Endocrinology at Recordati Rare Diseases Inc. and progressed from Senior Medical Science Liaison to Medical Science Liaison during tenure at Astra Zeneca LP US and ZS Pharma, Inc. Additionally, Mara's experience includes roles as a Medical Science Liaison at Avanir Pharmaceuticals and HealthSTAR Communications, alongside significant management experience as Consultant Pharmacy Manager at Skilled Care Pharmacy and Consultant Department Manager at NCS HealthCare. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from The Ohio State University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University.