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David Gillen

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Chief Medical Officer at Norgine
📍 Marlow, England, United Kingdom

David Gillen is the Chief Medical Officer at Norgine, a seasoned pharmaceutical physician with deep expertise in oncology, hematology, and rare diseases. A graduate of Imperial College London, he has a demonstrated history of leadership in medical affairs and clinical development at companies like Vertex, Celgene, and Gilead, holding an FT Non-Executive Director certification.

David is a prominent voice in the pharmaceutical community, frequently participating in panels and summits. He contributes to discussions on the future of healthcare, from digital transformation in medical affairs to the critical importance of patient-centric approaches and preventative health strategies, sharing his insights from cross-sector collaborations.

He recently revitalized Norgines development department by restructuring the team, expanding medical affairs, and introducing a new patient advocacy department.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Medical Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Marlow, England, United Kingdom
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Patient Engagement
He is a vocal advocate for patient-centricity in the pharmaceutical industry and has recently spoken publicly about the importance of patient engagement.
Digital Medical Affairs
David recently participated in a panel discussion focusing on the future of medical affairs in a digital world, including the exploration of AI in the field.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Chief Medical Officer
Norgine
9-2021 - 5-2022
Global Head of Medical Affairs and Patient Safety
Menarini-Stemline
3-2016 - 2-2022
Vice President
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
1-2012 - 3-2016
Medical
Celgene eUROPE
10-2010 - 1-2012
Head of International Medical Affairs
Gilead Sciences
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with David Gillen, Chief Medical Officer at Norgine – Anthropy 2025: Rebooting Britain. Featured in Pharmaphorum
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Speaker Profile – David Gillen, Chief Medical Officer, Norgine (Pharmacoepidemiology and Real‑World Evidence Generation & Integrated Drug Safety Surveillance Panel). Featured in Corvus Global Events
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Education
1986 - 1992
Bachelor of Medicine
Imperial College London
1976 - 1986
Imperial college of science
Wells cathedral school
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