Maia Thrift Perry
About Maia Thrift Perry
Maia Thrift Perry is the Global Head of Patient Advocacy and Public Health Policy at BeiGene, with extensive experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, including previous roles at Novartis Oncology and Pfizer.
Title and Current Role
Maia Thrift Perry holds the position of Global Head, Patient Advocacy and Public Health Policy at BeiGene. In this capacity, she spearheads initiatives aimed at advocating for patients and shaping public health policies on an international scale.
Previous Experience at Novartis Oncology
Before joining BeiGene, Maia Thrift Perry worked at Novartis Oncology where she served as the Commercial Lead for the Lung Cancer Portfolio in Latin America and Canada from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and business development in the lung cancer segment across these regions.
Career at Pfizer
Maia Thrift Perry has an extensive background at Pfizer, holding multiple roles over her career. She was the Senior Director of Global Marketing & Commercial Development in the Rare Disease Business Unit (2019) and Chief of Staff for Strategy and Commercial Operations (2018-2019). Additionally, she worked as a Director in International Public Affairs - Oncology (2017-2018) and various other managerial roles from 2011 onwards, contributing significantly to public affairs, market access, and health policy.
Early Career in Health and Public Policy
Earlier in her career, Maia Thrift Perry contributed to public health and policy through roles at organizations such as the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Clinton Health Access Initiative, and Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad. She also worked in the Communications Department at Clinton Global Initiative and managed grants at Columbia University.
Educational Background
Maia Thrift Perry has a comprehensive educational background with a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, focusing on Management, Health Policy, and Global Health. She also holds a Master of Arts in Women's Studies with a concentration in International Health Policy from San Diego State University. She completed her undergraduate studies at Pomona College with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, Pre-Medicine.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Maia Thrift Perry is skilled in public policy, patient advocacy, and public affairs. Her expertise includes market access, external relations, launch planning, and execution in the healthcare sector. She is known for her capability in critical thinking, communication, relationship management, and driving change management initiatives. Her career reflects a strong background in developing innovative corporate strategies and managing customer-centered business objectives globally.