Tom Held

Thomas Held is an experienced change agent with a successful background in franchise and brand management, excelling in analytical and creative thinking with the ability to develop purposeful action plans in complex and uncertain situations.

His career achievements highlight high levels of resourcefulness, adaptability, and a clear empathetic understanding of others' sensitivities and agendas.

Key skills include general management experience in oncology and rare diseases, strong analytical skills for optimal brand positioning and strategy, US Oncology launch and sales force management, portfolio and life cycle management, cross-functional team leadership, global operational execution experience, and roles as a Diversity and Inclusion champion leading key initiatives.

Thomas Held pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Allegeny College and Ashland University, in addition to a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and History from Allegheny College.

His professional journey includes positions such as Senior Vice President, Commercial US at HUTCHMED, Vice President in various roles at Novartis, including Global Brand Leader and US Lung Cancer and Rare Diseases Franchise Head, as well as leadership positions at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Schering Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacia Corporation, and Lederle Laboratories.