Naji GEHCHAN

Naji Gehchan, MD, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Naji began their career as a Medical Doctor at Hôtel-Dieu de France and later worked as a Rescuer, Team Leader, and Member of the Medical Committee at the Lebanese Red Cross. In 2008, they joined Johnson & Johnson as a Medical Affairs Physician in France.

Dr. Gehchan then transitioned to Eli Lilly and Company, where they held several positions of increasing responsibility. Naji started as a Medical Advisor in Urology and later became a Medical Advisor in Urology & Bone Muscle Joint. Naji then served as a European Team Physician in Urology, covering Europe, Australia, and Canada. Moving up in the company, they became a BU Manager for Critical Care CardioVascular & NeuroScience in France, followed by a role as Business Unit Director for Bio-Medicines in France. Naji went on to become the Chief Marketing Officer & Business Unit Director for France, Benelux, and NWA, where they led various marketing teams and spearheaded the launch of new brands in new therapeutic areas.

In 2013, Dr. Gehchan co-founded Sohati.com and served as a Member of the Board of Directors. In 2021, they also founded SpreadLoveio.com and hosted a podcast to share inspirational leadership stories within the healthcare industry.

Additionally, Dr. Gehchan has taken on teaching roles at ESCP Business School, where they are a Lecturer in Management. Naji is also involved in the non-profit sector, serving as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Centre Street Food Pantry.

Overall, Naji Gehchan, MD, MBA has a dynamic background in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, entrepreneurship, teaching, and nonprofit work.

Naji Gehchan, MD, MBA has a diverse education history. In 1999, they began their academic journey at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, where they earned a Medical Doctor degree in 2006. During their time there, from 2001 to 2004, they also pursued a Masters in Biological Sciences with a focus on health.

In 2007, Naji decided to further expand their expertise in healthcare management and pharmaceutical marketing, and enrolled in the ESCP Business School. Naji successfully completed the Specialized Masters program in Healthcare Management & Pharmaceutical Marketing in 2009.

In 2016, Naji participated in the Executive Development Program at The Wharton School, which provided him with valuable executive-level training. Continuing their pursuit of higher education, they joined the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2020 to undertake an Executive MBA program, which they are expected to complete in 2022.

Through their educational endeavors, Naji Gehchan has acquired a strong foundation in medical practice, biological sciences, healthcare management, pharmaceutical marketing, and executive leadership, equipping him with a wide range of knowledge and skills in their professional career.