Richard Asfour

Richard Asfour is a seasoned professional in business development within the life sciences sector, currently serving as Senior Manager of Global Business Development at Viatris since November 2024. Prior experience includes a tenure as Senior Manager of Business Development at CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc., where the focus was on biopharmaceutical innovations for rare diseases. Earlier roles encompassed Senior Analyst at Locust Walk, contributing to strategic partnerships and investment initiatives for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as a Business Development Associate position at a stealth bioinformatics startup. Richard began their career as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at Duke University, where a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Asian & Middle Eastern Studies was obtained, complemented by studies at UCL and the British International School of Shanghai.