Gail Myburgh
About Gail Myburgh
Gail Myburgh serves as the Vice President and Head of Global Product Strategy at Travere Therapeutics, bringing over 15 years of experience in global marketing and product strategy within the pharmaceutical industry. She has held various leadership roles at notable companies such as Novartis, Celgene, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she developed successful go-to-market models and strategies for multiple therapeutic areas.
Current Role at Travere Therapeutics
Gail Myburgh serves as the Vice President and Head of Global Product Strategy at Travere Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic direction and product development initiatives. Her role involves overseeing the global product strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and market needs.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Gail Myburgh has extensive experience at Novartis, where she held multiple roles over several years. Her positions included Brand Director for the Multiple Sclerosis Business Unit, Global Brand Manager, and Director of Strategy for Primary Care and Established Medicines. She also served as Associate Director of Marketing for the Reclast Brand Team and held various regional sales director roles. Her tenure at Novartis spanned from 2003 to 2016.
Experience at Celgene and Bristol-Myers Squibb
At Celgene, Gail Myburgh worked as Senior Director of Global Marketing and later as Executive Director of Global Marketing. Her time at Celgene lasted from 2016 to 2019. Following her tenure at Celgene, she joined Bristol-Myers Squibb as Executive Director of Global Marketing for a period of nine months in 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background in Microbiology
Gail Myburgh studied at the University of Natal in South Africa, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and Genetics from 1989 to 1991. She later achieved a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Microbiology in 1992. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in Product Strategy and Market Launches
Gail Myburgh is recognized for her expertise in developing go-to-market models for both specialty and mass market brands. She has a strong track record in preparing organizations for successful product launches by developing vision and strategy. Additionally, she is known for building high-performing teams that excel in dynamic market conditions and providing commercial perspectives throughout the product life cycle across diverse therapeutic areas.