Hassan Jaroudi
About Hassan Jaroudi
Hassan Jaroudi serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA at BridgeBio, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held leadership roles at Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Merck, and possesses a strong background in health care management and product launches in rare diseases.
Work at BridgeBio
Hassan Jaroudi has served as the Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA at BridgeBio since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for establishing the company's market strategy and operations outside the United States. His focus includes key product launches and enhancing the company's presence in the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. He operates from Zurich, Switzerland, where he has been instrumental in driving the organization's growth in the rare disease and specialty therapeutic areas.
Previous Experience at Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Hassan Jaroudi held several positions at Alexion Pharmaceuticals. He was the Vice President and General Manager for Germany from 2018 to 2019, and he served as Vice President of Strategic Growth International from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Vice President and General Manager for Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for a brief period in 2017. His tenure at Alexion focused on strategic growth and market expansion.
Career at Merck
Hassan Jaroudi's career includes significant roles at Merck. He worked as the Regional Marketing Lead for the EEMEA region from 2010 to 2011 and held the position of Associate Director for Global Anesthesia Marketing from 2008 to 2010. He also served as Associate Director for Global Virology Marketing from 2005 to 2008. His experience at Merck involved product marketing and strategic initiatives in complex market environments.
Education and Expertise
Hassan Jaroudi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Health Care Management from the University of Phoenix, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the American University of Beirut, completing his studies from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in health care administration and management, which he applies in his leadership roles.
Advisory Role at Cognomie
In addition to his responsibilities at BridgeBio, Hassan Jaroudi has been an Advisory Board Member at Cognomie since 2020. In this capacity, he contributes his industry knowledge and insights to support the organization's objectives. His advisory role complements his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and health care sectors.