Patrick Loerch

Patrick Loerch is an accomplished leader in clinical data science with extensive experience across pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Gilead Sciences, Patrick oversees a large global organization responsible for integrating analytics and technology functions, underpinning the company’s clinical portfolio. Previously, roles included Vice President at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, where leadership in data science and biomarker initiatives was pivotal, and Senior Director at Celgene, focusing on building data sciences teams and implementing real-world evidence strategies. Patrick co-founded Shift Medical to tackle nursing shortages in the US and held multiple leadership positions at Merck, enhancing health IT and informatics capabilities. with a robust educational background in Biostatistics from Harvard University and additional management training from INSEAD.