Stephen Cunningham, M.D.

Dr. Stephen Cunningham is a 25-year pharmaceutical veteran who has led teams that delivered on the development, regulatory approvals, and launch of numerous significant products that improve patient health. He has global experience leading cross-functional teams from Phase 1 through lifecycle management in the areas of Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Metabolism, Respiratory, Immunology, Oncology, Women’s Health, Transplant, and Clinical Pharmacology.

Stephen started his career at ICI Pharmaceuticals, holding global positions of increasing responsibility at ICI, Zeneca, and Novartis. After joining Novartis in 2000 as Head of Medical Affairs in the U.S., Stephen quickly assumed the role of Chief Scientific Officer and Head of U.S. Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Evidence Based Medicine in 2001.

While at Novartis, he built a world-class U.S. Clinical Development and Medical Affairs organization, supporting drug development, launch and lifecycle management of products worldwide.

Since 2014, Stephen has worked with venture capital firms as a strategic consultant and as an independent board director.