Jennifer Totten
About Jennifer Totten
Jennifer Totten serves as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where she has extensive experience in pediatric rare diseases and oncology. Her career includes roles at various pharmaceutical companies, where she has focused on medical communications, education, and collaboration with experts in the field.
Current Role at Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Jennifer Totten serves as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2024. In this role, she develops and executes strategic medical education plans tailored for rare disease therapies. She drives internal training on scientific and investigational product information, ensuring that the medical team is well-equipped with the necessary knowledge to support their initiatives. Her responsibilities include collaborating with internal colleagues and external experts to establish comprehensive medical and scientific platforms.
Previous Experience at Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Prior to her current position, Jennifer Totten worked at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the Director of Medical Affairs from 2022 to 2024. During her tenure, she focused on advancing the company's medical strategies and enhancing the understanding of rare diseases within the medical community. Her role involved engaging with key stakeholders and conference organizers to promote scientific knowledge in the field.
Professional Background in Medical Affairs
Jennifer Totten has a diverse background in medical affairs, having held various positions in prominent pharmaceutical companies. She worked at Allergan in multiple roles, including Executive Director of Global Scientific Communications & Training from 2019 to 2020, and Director of Global Scientific Communications & Training from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Associate Director of Scientific Communications & Operations at Allergan from 2012 to 2017. Her experience also includes a role as Senior Manager of Medical Communications at Genentech from 2004 to 2011.
Education and Expertise in Pharmacy
Jennifer Totten earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Butler University, where she studied from 1994 to 2000. Her educational background has equipped her with extensive knowledge in pharmacy, which she applies to her work in medical affairs, particularly in pediatric rare diseases and oncology. This expertise informs her strategic initiatives and collaborations in the pharmaceutical industry.
Consulting and Independent Work
In addition to her corporate roles, Jennifer Totten worked as an Independent Pharmaceutical Consultant and Medical Affairs Specialist from 2020 to 2021. This position allowed her to leverage her extensive experience in medical affairs while providing specialized consulting services to various clients. Her independent work further demonstrates her commitment to advancing medical knowledge and practices in the pharmaceutical sector.