Ran Afik
About Ran Afik
Ran Afik is a Clinical Development Manager at Novocure with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, specializing in immuno-oncology.
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Ran Afik holds the title of Clinical Development Manager at Novocure. His role focuses on advancing clinical projects, especially in innovative cancer treatments. He combines his robust background in immuno-oncology with practical expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries to contribute to the development of new therapies.
Work Experience at Novocure
Currently, Ran Afik is serving as the Clinical Development Manager at Novocure. In this capacity, he leverages his extensive experience in clinical projects and innovative cancer treatments. His role involves overseeing clinical development activities and ensuring the successful progression of clinical trials.
Previous Roles at AbbVie and Novartis
Ran Afik has held significant positions in major pharmaceutical companies. From 2018 to 2020, he served as a Medical Advisor at AbbVie in Israel. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2018, he worked at Novartis as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) also in Israel. These roles equipped him with in-depth knowledge and experience in medical science and advisory capacities, strengthening his expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.
Academic Background and Research
Ran Afik has a rich academic background rooted in scientific research. He earned his PhD in Immuno-oncology from the Weizmann Institute of Science between 2010 and 2015. Before that, he completed an M.Sc in Immunology at the same institute from 2007 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Tel Aviv University, completed in 2007. His academic journey also included an enrichment program in economics and business at the Weizmann Institute.
Lecturing and Public Engagement
Between 2009 and 2015, Ran Afik was a lecturer at the Davidson Institute of Science Education in Israel. He delivered scientific lectures aimed at educating the general public on complex scientific topics. This role helped him in honing his communication skills and making scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience.