Irene Agodoa
About Irene Agodoa
Irene Agodoa is the Team Lead for Medical Affairs at Orca Bio, having joined in 2022 after a significant tenure at Global Blood Therapeutics and other major biopharmaceutical companies.
Title at Orca Bio
Irene Agodoa serves as the Team Lead for Medical Affairs at Orca Bio, having joined the company in 2022. In her role, she is responsible for guiding the medical affairs team and supporting the strategic direction of Orca Bio's medical initiatives.
Previous Roles at Global Blood Therapeutics
Before joining Orca Bio, Irene Agodoa was the Vice President of Medical Affairs and Program Team Leader for GBT601 at Global Blood Therapeutics. She played a pivotal role in building and leading the medical affairs functions at the company. Irene also led the early program development of GBT601, significantly contributing to the company's transition from a clinical to a commercial stage.
Leadership Experience at Sanofi and Amgen
Irene Agodoa has extensive leadership experience at major pharmaceutical companies. She served as the Senior Director of Medical Advocacy in Medical Affairs at Sanofi. Prior to her tenure at Sanofi, she spent ten years at Amgen, holding various leadership roles related to clinical development, medical affairs, and global value, access, and policy.
Educational Background
Irene Agodoa earned her MD degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Additionally, she holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from The Ohio State University, providing her with a strong academic foundation for her medical and leadership career.
Publications
Irene Agodoa has an impressive publication record with more than 25 articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Her contributions to medical literature reflect her expertise and active involvement in advancing medical knowledge.