Paul Mc Govern
About Paul Mc Govern
Paul McGovern's Professional Title
Paul McGovern holds the position of Senior Vice President, Medical Sciences. In this role, he serves as the primary scientific and medical advisor to his company's clinical teams. Additionally, Paul McGovern provides medical input to all aspects of product development, including drug discovery teams. He is deeply involved in planning, implementing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical studies.
Paul McGovern's Experience in Infectious Diseases and Drug Development
With more than 20 years of experience in infectious diseases, Paul McGovern has dedicated 13 of those years to anti-infective drug development. He leverages this extensive expertise to advance development programs leading to the filing of Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) submissions. His experience positions him as a key figure in the field of infectious disease therapeutics.
Paul McGovern's Previous Roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Before his current role, Paul McGovern served as Vice President of Clinical & Medical Affairs at Paratek Pharmaceuticals. He also held the position of Senior Director at Actelion Clinical Research. Earlier in his career, he contributed as Director of Vaccine Research and Clinical Affairs for Infectious Diseases at Wyeth/Pfizer. These roles have provided him with a broad spectrum of experience and knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry.
Paul McGovern's Education and Medical Training
Paul McGovern completed his undergraduate studies with a B.S. from the University of Notre Dame. He then earned his M.D. from Northwestern University. Following his medical degree, he completed rigorous training in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania. His medical education and training have formed the foundation of his expertise in infectious diseases and drug development.