Charles G

Charles G. Asare, MD, MPH has extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and risk management within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Drug Safety at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since October 2016, Charles oversees global pharmacovigilance activities. Prior roles include Senior Safety Science Leader at Genentech, where accountability included safety aspects in the Life Cycle Team, and Senior Medical Director at Allergan, focusing on safety strategies for both developmental and marketed products. Charles also held senior positions in pharmacovigilance at Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Elan Pharma International Ltd, and Amgen. Charles holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University School of Medicine and an MD from Vinnytsia National Pirogov Medical University.