Joe Wong
About Joe Wong
Joe Wong serves as the Lead of Global Safety and Pharmacovigilance Operations at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in pharmacovigilance, having held various positions in the healthcare sector, including roles at Horizon and Baxter Healthcare.
Work at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Joe Wong has been serving as the Lead of Global Safety and Pharmacovigilance Operations at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the safety operations related to drug development and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His work involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug safety division.
Previous Experience in Pharmacovigilance
Prior to joining Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Joe Wong worked at Horizon as the Associate Director of Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance Operations from 2015 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing patient safety operations and ensuring the proper reporting of adverse events. He also held a position at Baxter Healthcare as a Safety Review Specialist in Global Pharmacovigilance from 2011 to 2015, where he was involved in the intake and reporting of adverse event reports to regulatory agencies.
Healthcare Background
Joe Wong has a solid background in healthcare, having worked as an ICU RN at Norwegian American Hospital from 2010 to 2011 and as a Level I Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit RN at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center from 2008 to 2011. His clinical experience has provided him with a strong foundation in patient care and safety.
Education and Expertise
Joe Wong holds a Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices from Northeastern University, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Lewis University, where he studied Nursing and Psychology from 2002 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in signal detection monitoring and the investigation of adverse events.