David Caruba

David Caruba is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Director of Science Communications & Engagement for Late Cardiovascular at AstraZeneca since June 2025. Previously, David held the position of Senior Director of Research Communications and Advocacy at Astellas Pharma, leading global communications for research initiatives. Prior roles include Director of Communications at Sobi - North America, where strategic internal and external communications were emphasized, and Director of R&D Communications at Ipsen, contributing to business development and research efforts. David's career also features significant positions at Merck, Takeda, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), and Novartis, where strategic communications planning and execution were paramount. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Magazine Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.