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Dr. Halit Bander named VP, Oncology, Medical Affairs; Moyra Knight named VP, Corporate Communications; Maribeth Landwehr named Executive Director, Corporate Communications
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Americas today announced a new vice president to its Medical Affairs Oncology therapeutic area, and newly-appointed vice president and executive director promotions in its Corporate Communications organization.
Medical Affairs
Dr. Halit Bander joined Astellas Americas team as vice president, Oncology, Medical Affairs, reporting to Shontelle Dodson, Pharm D., senior vice president, Medical Affairs, Americas, effective July 16, 2018.
"Halit's vast experience spanning 25 years in medical affairs, clinical and regulatory disciplines will advance our mission to turn innovative science into value for patients and society," said Dodson. "Halit will contribute significantly to Astellas Oncology's quest to translate medical and scientific insights into strategies that further define the medical value of Astellas' products to patients."
In this role, Bander will assume overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the Oncology product portfolio within the Medical Affairs, Americas organization, including continued medical support of in-line products, late-stage development compounds and ongoing business support across the region.
Bander joins Astellas from Baxter Healthcare Corporation where she served as vice president of Clinical & Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). Her participation in Baxter's Inclusion & Diversity Council included co-presiding over the Business Women Leader's resource group. Prior to Baxter, Bander was with Pfizer for over 10 years with increasing responsibilities across various therapeutic areas. Her last position with Pfizer was the Global Medicine Team leader managing all medical affairs strategy and execution for a particular product, including a clinical program (Phase I-IV) of over 400 clinical trials worldwide.
Bander has over 30 publications in leading medical journals. She holds a doctorate and a master's degree in statistics, both from Boston University.
Communications and Corporate Citizenship
Moyra Knight has been appointed vice president, Corporate Communications and Maribeth Landwehr promoted to executive director, Corporate Communications.
SOURCE Astellas Americas
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