Machelle Manuel
About Machelle Manuel
Machelle Manuel serves as the Vice President and Head of Global Medical Affairs at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having previously held leadership roles at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Current Role at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Machelle Manuel serves as the Vice President and Head of Global Medical Affairs at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's transition from a research-and-development-focused organization to a commercial biotechnology entity. In her role, she oversees the strategic direction of medical affairs and ensures alignment with scientific communication and evidence generation.
Previous Experience at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Prior to her current role, Machelle Manuel worked at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals as Vice President and Head of Global Medical Scientific Affairs from 2011 to 2020. During her tenure, she played a significant role in the scientific and strategic alignment for the company’s lead compound, linaclotide, and its pipeline products. Her work focused on therapeutic areas such as refractory GERD, sickle cell disease, and gout.
Experience at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Machelle Manuel was employed at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. as a Senior Director from 1999 to 2011. Her role involved overseeing various aspects of medical affairs, contributing to the development and execution of strategies that supported the company's objectives in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Machelle Manuel earned her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Kentucky, where she studied from 1991 to 1996. This advanced education provided her with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical research and development, which has informed her career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Undergraduate Studies in Pharmacy
Machelle Manuel completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky, attending from 1983 to 1989. This undergraduate degree equipped her with essential knowledge and skills in pharmacy, contributing to her professional development in the medical affairs domain.