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Paula Pearson

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Head of Rare Disease, US Medical at Biogen
📍 Needham, Massachusetts, United States

Paula Pearson is a seasoned medical affairs leader, currently serving as the Head of Rare Disease, US Medical at Biogen. Her career reflects a deep commitment to rare diseases, with extensive experience in ophthalmology and hematology. Paula earned her PharmD from the University of Kentucky.

While at Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Paula was involved in the launch of the first approved product for geographic atrophy, a form of age-related macular degeneration.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Head of Rare Disease, US Medical
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Needham, Massachusetts, United States
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Rare Disease Advocacy
Her career is dedicated to advancing care for patients with rare diseases, a commitment highlighted upon her appointment to Biogen.
Medical Affairs Leadership
She has held successive leadership roles in Medical Affairs at Alkeus, Apellis, and Biogen, focusing on strategy and team development.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of Rare Disease, US Medical
Biogen
4-2024 - 1-2026
Head of Medical Affairs
Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2-2022 - 4-2024
Executive Director, Field Medical
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
12-2019 - 2-2022
Senior Director, Field Medical
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
4-2019 - 12-2019
Field Director, Rare Hematology MSLs
Sanofi Genzyme
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Education
1995 - 1999
PharmD
University of Kentucky
1995 - 1999
pharmacy
University of Kentucky
1995 - 1999
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
University of Kentucky
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