Nworah Ayogu

Medical Director, PillPack, Principal Medical Officer at Amazon

Nworah Ayogu is a prominent healthcare executive with extensive experience in digital health and innovative healthcare delivery models. Here's an overview of his career and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Amazon: Nworah Ayogu held several key positions at Amazon:

General Manager and Chief Medical Officer of Amazon Clinic (January 2022 - May 2024)1 2
Chief Medical Officer of Amazon Pharmacy (November 2020 - November 2022)3
Medical Director of PillPack (April 2020 - November 2020)3

During his tenure at Amazon, Dr. Ayogu played a crucial role in integrating PillPack, launching Amazon Pharmacy, building and launching Amazon Clinic, and integrating One Medical.1

Previous Roles: Before joining Amazon, Dr. Ayogu's career included:

Associate Chief Medical Officer at Renew Health3
Founding Medical Director and Director of Clinical Product at Cityblock Health3
Associate at McKinsey & Company3

Education and Training

Dr. Ayogu has an impressive educational background:

MD from Harvard Medical School4
MBA from Harvard Business School4
AB in Neurobiology from Harvard University3
Internal Medicine Residency at Columbia University3 4

He is a board-certified internist.4

Achievements and Recognition

Named one of Business Insider's 30 under 404
Listed in Modern Healthcare's 50 most influential clinical executives4
Served as a member of the White House Health Equity round table4
Held faculty appointments at Harvard and NYU4

Current Position

As of May 2024, Dr. Ayogu announced his departure from Amazon to join Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm focused on internet, software, and technology companies.1 2 In his new role, he will be focusing exclusively on healthcare.1

Dr. Ayogu's career demonstrates a strong commitment to improving healthcare delivery through technology and innovation, with a particular emphasis on increasing access and quality of care.