Mark Lightowler Ph.D.

Mark Lightowler PhD, GFMD, is a seasoned professional in healthcare consulting and pharmaceutical medicine with extensive experience in leadership roles. Currently a Director in People Consulting at EY, Mark specializes in healthcare transformation, integrating strategy and behavioral science to facilitate organizational change. Additionally, Mark serves as a Director at King's College London and a Visiting Senior Lecturer at IFAPP Academy, where the focus is on enhancing education in Pharmaceutical Medicine. Previous positions include Executive Director at mccglc, Director of Life Science Strategy at Aidar Health, and Founder and CEO of Phorix Limited. Mark's background also includes significant roles at Novartis, where responsibilities encompassed global brand management and digital solutions, as well as experience in medical affairs with Schering Plough and clinical research at Merck Lipha Pharmaceuticals. Mark holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Bath, an MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cardiff University, and has completed corporate education programs at prestigious institutions including Harvard Business School and The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.