Biography
Dr. Owens is a highly skilled pharmaceutical executive with a proven ability to drive success through a unique combination of scientific expertise and business acumen in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, growing market share of multiple products in the US market. With a profound background in both chemistry and biomedical sciences, Dr. Owens brings over a decade of expertise in driving strategic operations, clinical development, and regulatory affairs for cutting-edge pharmaceutical products. His leadership journey spans roles in scientific research, medical affairs, and senior executive management, culminating in his current position as President & Chief Operating Officer of Medicure Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on cardiovascular therapies in the US market.
Dr. Owens' career trajectory has been defined by his ability to lead cross-functional teams, create strategy in a dynamic pharmaceutical and pharmacy landscape, navigate complex regulatory pathways, and successfully market innovative products to physicians and patients. His comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape and his ability to establish key relationships with stakeholders, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), have been instrumental in driving Medicure's success in both the U.S. and global markets.
Expertise
- Pharmaceutical Operations & Management: Strategic oversight of daily operations, including sales and marketing, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and clinical development.
- Clinical Development & Regulatory Affairs: Experience leading clinical trials, including Phase 3 studies, and managing US-FDA and EMA submissions. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Clinical Trial Design, and regulatory pathways for drug approval.
- Medical Affairs & Scientific Affairs: Strong background in Medical Science Liaison (MSL) leadership, conference planning, KOL engagement, and scientific oversight for clinical and manufacturing projects.
- Market Access & Commercial Strategy: Expertise in creating market access strategies, enhancing product coverage, and negotiating business-to-business (B2B) partnerships. Proven success in scaling product adoption and securing coverage across large insurance networks.
- Leadership & Team Development: Leadership in managing cross-functional teams, mentoring medical science liaisons (MSLs), and implementing a culture of collaboration and accountability within scientific and operational teams.
