Petra J. Loesch
About Petra J. Loesch
Petra J. Loesch is the Director of Medical Affairs at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in medical affairs and clinical research management.
Director Medical Affairs at BeiGene
Petra J. Loesch currently holds the position of Director Medical Affairs at BeiGene, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her role involves spearheading medical affairs initiatives, establishing key strategic alliances, and engaging with clinical investigators and opinion leaders to support BeiGene's clinical and medical programs. Her extensive background in medical communications and physician engagement significantly contributes to her leadership in this capacity.
Previous Roles at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
Petra J. Loesch has a substantial history with Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, where she held several roles. She served as Director, External Collaborations, Medical Affairs for seven months and Director, External Collaborations, Discovery for a year. Additionally, she was the Associate Director Physician Engagement for two years and the Associate Director Medical Communications for another two years. Her tenure at Merrimack highlighted her expertise in managing collaborations and communications within the medical and clinical research landscape.
Senior Clinical Science Liaison at Massachusetts General Hospital
Petra J. Loesch worked at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, initially as a Clinical Research Program Manager for two years and later as a Senior Clinical Science Liaison / Senior Clinical Research Program Manager for five years. During her time there, she contributed to the progression of clinical research programs and engaged actively in clinical science liaison activities, solidifying her experience in clinical management and research liaison.
Educational Background
Petra J. Loesch pursued and attained a U.S. Healthcare Compliance Certificate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2021. She also studied at The University of Freiburg, where she completed her Master's degree in Biology and an Undergraduate degree in Japanese Studies, spanning eight years from 1979 to 1987. Her educational background underpins her expertise in medical and clinical sciences.
Contributions to Medical Affairs and Clinical Development
Throughout her career, Petra J. Loesch has facilitated the establishment of strategic alliances and expanded networks of clinical investigators. She has built relationships with key opinion leaders to guide clinical strategies, engaged in KOL Mapping and Profiling, and implemented Fair Market Value and KOL Tiering. Additionally, she has organized educational workshops and scientific roundtables, as well as conducted preceptorships to provide hands-on training in medical practices.