Susan Buchanan, Ms, Pa C
About Susan Buchanan, Ms, Pa C
Susan Buchanan is the Senior Medical Science Director of Global Medical Affairs at BeiGene and an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University, with extensive experience in oncology and medical affairs.
Company
Susan Buchanan currently holds the position of Senior Medical Science Director, Global Medical Affairs at BeiGene. BeiGene is known for its significant contributions in the field of oncology and focusing on creating medicines to treat cancer patients worldwide. Susan brings her extensive expertise in oncology and medical affairs to her role at this globally recognized biopharmaceutical company.
Title
Susan Buchanan serves as the Senior Medical Science Director, Global Medical Affairs at BeiGene. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in medical affairs, particularly in oncology, to oversee global medical strategies and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Susan Buchanan earned her Bachelor's degree in Pre-Veterinary Studies from North Carolina State University, graduating in 1998. She then proceeded to attain her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Northeastern University between 2002 and 2004. Her background in pre-veterinary studies and physician assistant training provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in medical affairs and oncology.
Background
Susan Buchanan began her career working as a Senior Medical Science Liaison in Hematology Oncology at Agios Pharmaceuticals from 2017 to 2019. She was subsequently promoted to Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, Oncology, serving from 2019 to 2021. Her career then progressed with a brief tenure at Servier Pharmaceuticals as Medical Director, US Medical Affairs, Oncology, from 2021 to 2022. She is now with BeiGene and continues to contribute to oncology and medical affairs on a global scale in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Current Roles
In addition to her role at BeiGene, Susan Buchanan serves as an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University PA Program, located in Boston, Massachusetts. She also practices as a Physician Assistant-Certified at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, specializing in hematologic malignancies. These positions reflect her commitment to both education and clinical practice within the field of oncology.