Andrew Wright

As Vice President of Digital Medicines, at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) I am responsible for leading the commercialization of wearable computing and digital products. Our goal is to enable improved patient medication adherence and better-informed physician decision-making to tailor treatment to the patient’s needs. I have more than 25 years of U.S. and Global experience in commercial leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Earlier, I worked at Novartis as Head, HCP Digital/Multi-Channel Marketing, Global Commercialization, and was responsible for identifying and developing digital and multi-channel solutions that enhanced customer engagement. Prior to that, as Executive Director, Insights & Innovation, I led and developed a team responsible for customer/brand insights and innovation across the U.S. pharmaceutical business. I also held senior marketing and sales roles for in-line and launch brands at Novartis, producing consistently strong results. At Pharmacia, I led the launch of a major product in 11 markets across Europe. My Bachelor of Science degree is in Business Administration from Crewe and Alsager College.