Raj Panjabi

Raj Panjabi is a distinguished healthcare leader, public policy expert, entrepreneur, and physician who recently joined Flagship Pioneering as a Senior Partner.12 In this role, he leads the company's Preemptive Health and Medicine Initiative (PH&M), which aims to pioneer a new field focused on protecting, maintaining, and improving people's health.2

Professional Background

Dr. Panjabi's career spans various sectors, including government, healthcare, and entrepreneurship:

Government Service::

• Served in the Biden-Harris Administration from 2021 to 20231
• Held the position of White House Senior Director and Special Assistant to President Biden for biodefense and global health security1
• Led the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative, overseeing efforts to launch the world's first malaria vaccine and managing an $800 million annual investment to protect 700 million people across 30 countries1

Healthcare and Entrepreneurship::

• Co-founder and CEO of Last Mile Health for 14 years, leveraging digital technology to train healthcare providers serving millions of people1
• Faculty member at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital1
• Practiced medicine, caring for patients on Medicaid and Medicare in federally qualified health centers and at Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's Hospitals1

Achievements and Recognition

Dr. Panjabi has received numerous accolades for his work:

• Named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World1
• Included in TIME's 50 Most Influential People in Healthcare1
• Twice named to FORTUNE's World's 50 Greatest Leaders list1

His expertise in healthcare, public policy, and technology has made him a valuable asset in various leadership roles, culminating in his current position at Flagship Pioneering, where he is working to advance preemptive health and medicine initiatives.2