Rachael Allen
About Rachael Allen
Rachael Allen is the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at BeiGene, with extensive experience in oncology and medical science liaison roles at Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Current Role at BeiGene
Rachael Allen currently holds the position of Senior Director - Medical Affairs at BeiGene. She joined the company in December 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing medical strategy and communications, providing scientific support, and ensuring that medical information is effectively communicated to stakeholders.
Previous Positions at Novartis
Rachael Allen has held multiple roles at Novartis, including Director, Strategy & Communication - Melanoma, PROS; Melanoma Strategy, Communications & Scientific Content Development Director; Regional Scientific Director - Oncology; and Area Scientific Associate Director - MSL Oncology. Her tenure at Novartis spanned from 2012 to 2020, where she made significant contributions in melanoma strategy, scientific communications, and oncology.
Experience at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Before her time at Novartis, Rachael Allen worked at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Medical Science Liaison from 2010 to 2012. During this period, she played a critical role in providing scientific expertise and supporting medical communication efforts.
Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
From 2007 to 2010, Rachael Allen served as a Medical Science Liaison - Oncology at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Her role involved providing medical and scientific support for oncology products, engaging with healthcare professionals, and contributing to the company's oncology medical strategy.
Academic Background at Queensland University of Technology
Rachael Allen earned a PhD in Molecular Biology from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) between 2000 and 2003. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Applied Science - Honours in Molecular Biotechnology in 2000 and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Biotechnology and Microbiology in 1998, both from QUT.