Kathy Machuzak
About Kathy Machuzak
Kathy Machuzak serves as the Director of Patient Advocacy at Travere Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in marketing and advocacy across several pharmaceutical companies, she has developed strong relationships within the healthcare sector and has expertise in strategic partnerships.
Current Role at Travere Therapeutics
Kathy Machuzak serves as the Director of Patient Advocacy at Travere Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's efforts to build strong relationships with advocacy groups and key opinion leaders. In her role, she focuses on developing and executing innovative business plans that align with the needs of patients and healthcare stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Travere Therapeutics
Prior to her current role, Kathy Machuzak worked as the Associate Director of Patient Advocacy at Travere Therapeutics from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she played a key role in advancing patient advocacy initiatives and establishing connections with various stakeholders in the healthcare community.
Professional Background in Pharmaceutical Marketing
Kathy Machuzak has extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, having held various positions at notable companies. She worked at Pfizer as a Senior Marketing Manager and Advocacy Lead from 2005 to 2007, and later as a Senior Product Manager in Surgical Ophthalmology from 2002 to 2005. At Bristol-Myers Squibb, she held multiple roles, including Associate Director of US Oncology Advocacy and Policy from 2016 to 2018, and Associate Director of Payer Marketing and Advocacy Lead from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Kathy Machuzak studied at Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution, focusing on business administration principles that support her career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Expertise in Patient Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships
Kathy Machuzak possesses extensive expertise in patient advocacy and strategic partnerships within the pharmaceutical industry. She has a proven ability to provide strategic direction on advocacy and policy issues, and she excels in developing relationships that align mutual interests between the industry and disease communities. Her work emphasizes the importance of collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.