Najia Musolino, PhD
About Najia Musolino, PhD
Najia Musolino, PhD, is the Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs Strategic Alliances at Novocure in Root, Lucerne, Switzerland. She has a background in molecular biology and global health diplomacy, with extensive experience in leadership roles across various health organizations.
Current Title and Position
Najia Musolino, PhD, currently holds the position of Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategic Alliances at Novocure. She operates out of the company's Root office in Lucerne, Switzerland. In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing strategic alliances and partnerships, which are essential to Novocure's mission and objectives in global medical affairs.
Previous Executive Roles
Before joining Novocure, Najia Musolino served as the Chief Executive Officer at the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) for five years, from 2018 to 2023. In this capacity, she worked out of Geneva, Switzerland, where she focused on advancing the field of geriatric oncology through strategic leadership and program development.
Career in Research and Development
Musolino has an extensive background in research and development. She began her career as a Researcher at Bordier Affinity Products SA and Light Chain Bioscience | Novimmune SA in Switzerland. Subsequently, she worked as a Doctoral Researcher at Merck Life Science while completing her doctorate in Molecular Biology at the University of Geneva. She also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ludwig Cancer Research in Lausanne, contributing to significant research activities in the field of oncology.
Academic Achievements and Reports
Najia Musolino holds a Doctorate degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Geneva, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. She also holds a Master's degree in Molecular Biology - Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the same university. Additionally, she completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and a specialized course in Global Health Diplomacy from the Geneva Graduate Institute.
Global Health Diplomacy and Policy Initiatives
Musolino has trained in Global Health Diplomacy from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. She has spearheaded innovative programs that have shaped policy and service-level responses to health challenges, particularly in line with the thematic priorities of the World Health Organization (WHO). These initiatives demonstrate her commitment to advancing health equity and innovation in healthcare.