Elissa Prichep
About Elissa Prichep
Elissa Prichep is the Precision Medicine Lead at the World Economic Forum, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in marketing and international relations, with previous roles at Amgen, the Maryland Department of Commerce, and Merck.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Elissa Prichep serves as the Precision Medicine Lead at the World Economic Forum since 2018. In this role, she focuses on advancing precision medicine initiatives globally. She manages the Global Future Council on Biotechnology, which emphasizes future trends and policies in biotechnology. Her work includes developing frameworks and recommendations that guide policy development in the field of precision medicine.
Previous Experience at Amgen and Merck
Prior to her current position, Elissa Prichep held significant roles in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. She worked at Amgen as a Commercial Leadership Summer Intern in 2007 for three months. Following this, she spent nine years at Merck as Associate Director of Global Brand Marketing from 2008 to 2017. Her experience at these organizations contributed to her expertise in commercial strategies within the life sciences industry.
Leadership at Maryland Department of Commerce
Elissa Prichep served as the Deputy Director of the Maryland Economic Development Commission from 2003 to 2006. In this role, she was involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing economic development in Maryland. Her leadership contributed to various projects that supported the state's economic growth during her tenure.
Educational Background
Elissa Prichep holds a Master of Business Administration from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Government from Cornell University, completing her studies there from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in precision medicine and policy development.
Contributions to Precision Medicine
In her role as Precision Medicine Lead, Elissa Prichep has made significant contributions to the field. She formed a Precision Medicine Readiness Roadmap aimed at guiding policy development in low and middle-income countries. Additionally, she launched an approach to BRCA testing in Rwanda, demonstrating her commitment to improving access to precision medicine in diverse settings. She also recommends approaches to genomic data policy, further influencing the landscape of precision medicine.