Brad McLean

Brad McLean is a seasoned business professional currently serving as the Global Head of Acute Care at AstraZeneca.1 With a diverse background spanning General Management, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Operations, he has extensive experience in global, European, and North American markets.

Professional Expertise

Brad's areas of expertise include:

• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Change Management
• Leading and Developing Leaders
• Sales Leadership
• Brand Launches
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• P&L Accountability
• Strategic Planning
• Joint Venture Leadership
• Commercial Operations

Educational Background

Brad McLean has a strong educational foundation:

• General Management studies at INSEAD
• MBA from Schulich School of Business at York University
• MBA from Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University
• BSc in Biochemistry from Mount Allison University

Career History

Throughout his career, Brad has held significant positions in prominent pharmaceutical companies:

• AstraZeneca (current employer)
• Boehringer Ingelheim
• Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Sanofi

In these organizations, he has taken on various leadership roles, particularly in areas such as Cardiovascular, Immunology, Neuroscience, and specialty medicine.

Recent Activities

Brad McLean remains active in professional development and industry engagement. In April 2024, he completed an excellent strategy course offered by Cambridge University through Executive Education at Cambridge Judge Business School.2

Brad McLean's LinkedIn profile, under the username "marketing-general-management," reflects his extensive experience and current role at AstraZeneca.1 His profile showcases his expertise in commercial and digital innovation, strategic planning, and marketing excellence, underlining his significant contributions to the business and healthcare sectors.