Dr. John Walsh, MD

Seasoned Medical Affairs Leader

Dr. John Walsh is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience in clinical medicine practicing primary care, urgent care, and emergency medicine. Like many physicians, John expected to have a professional career performing only clinical medicine.

However, in 2008, John had the great opportunity to join the biopharmaceutical industry as a Medical Director for a leading pharmaceutical company. Since his arrival in the industry, John has spent most of his time in Medical Affairs but has also performed roles within the Clinical Development and the Program Management sides of the business. He has worked within large to start-up sized biopharma companies and has worked in a variety of therapeutic areas. He has worked in the areas of respiratory, allergy, immunology, neurology and nephrology diseases while in industry and has launched multiple products in many of these areas. Dr Walsh has also been fortunate to have been the recipient of President’s Club award distinctions and has progressed through the ranks from Medical Director to lead Medical Affairs teams as Sr. Vice President.

Dr. Walsh continues to provide patient care on a part-time basis and currently serves as a National Disaster Medical Assistance Team Medical Officer physician for the US Department of Health & Human Services and has responded to many well-known national disaster and emergencies.

On The Biotech Project, John hopes to pass along his experiences as well as introduce you to other industry professional who may help jump-start or progress your career in the Biopharma industry.