Chinonso Edward Akano

Chinonso Edward Akano is a highly experienced medical professional currently serving as a Principal Medical Scientist at Gilead Sciences since September 2019. Prior experience includes roles as a Medical Science Liaison at Eli Lilly and Company (2017-2019) and Arbor Pharmaceuticals (2012-2017), as well as a Medical Science Liaison at Alkermes (2011-2012). Chinonso also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice at Mercer University (2013-2019) and held the position of Adjunct Faculty (Preceptor - Pharmacy Practice) at Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy East Tennessee State University (2010-2011). Early career highlights include managerial and coordinator roles at King Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Laboratories, and Watson Pharmaceuticals, along with experience as an Associate Medical Director at Integrated Communications. Chinonso earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Temple University (2001-2005) and a Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Medicine and Chemistry from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (1997-2000).