Luke Austin

Luke Austin currently serves as Associate Director of Global Impact Giving at Merck since May 2024. Prior to this role, Luke held several key positions at Knipper Health, including Vice President of Patient Support and Associate Vice President of Pharmacy Operations, where responsibilities encompassed planning product launches, managing budgets, and leading patient access teams. Noteworthy experience also includes a managerial role at McKesson, overseeing pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with pharmacovigilance standards. Luke’s career began at Walgreens, progressing from Certified Pharmacy Technician to General Manager, achieving significant revenue growth and high employee engagement. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Florida, an MBA from Sullivan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Western Kentucky University.