Halit Bander is an accomplished medical affairs executive with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as SVP and Head of Medical Affairs at Astellas Pharma since April 2023, Halit previously held the role of VP, Head of Oncology, Medical Affairs at Astellas Pharma US from July 2018 to April 2023. Prior to that, Halit occupied various senior leadership positions at Baxter International Inc. from 2011 to March 2018, including Vice President of Clinical & HEOR and Vice President of Clinical Development and Operations. Halit’s career includes significant roles at Marathon Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and Pfizer, where contributions spanned multiple areas including global medical strategy for leading products like Lipitor and Viagra. Halit’s academic background includes a PhD, MA, and BA from Boston University, where Halit also served as an Associate Professor in the Framingham Heart Study.
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