Lisa Hickey

I currently lead the US Neurology Business Unit at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. The neurology business unit is responsible for assets in gMG (generalized Myasthenia Gravis) and NMOSD (Neuromuscular Optica Spectrum Disorder). As part of my remit, I lead our sales, thought leader liaison and marketing teams across all approved assets in addition to a team that works closely with our global colleagues to ensure launch readiness for late stage neurology pipeline assets. We are a business unit that is four years young and has accomplished much in our short time. Our mission is to deliver life-altering therapies to our patients today and help fund the development of future assets in our rare disease pipeline.

I have a BS in biology from Providence College. Before joining Alexion, I worked for Biogen and have run businesses (and Brands) for them in the US and Europe where I launched four products in neurology, including Multiple Sclerosis. In my last role at Biogen, I was the General Manager of the Canadian Business. In that role, I spun off Bioverativ, launched a new product in MS, and built out their ultra-rare business model for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

In my career, I have also worked in consumer products for Colgate Palmolive leading their US and North American marketing business. 

I am a big believer in mentoring and continue to mentor (and be mentored by) many of my current and former colleagues.