Michael Azrak is General Manager, Oceania, at Novo Nordisk, leading more than 300 people across Australia and New Zealand. His biopharmaceutical career spans more than 30 years and four continents.
Before joining Novo Nordisk, Michael was the founding General Manager of Moderna Australia. He built the business from inception into a 150-person organisation and negotiated a landmark 10-year partnership with the Australian and Victorian governments to establish Australia’s first end-to-end mRNA vaccine manufacturing capability.
During his 20 years with MSD, he served as Managing Director of its Australia and New Zealand business. In that role, he secured seven PBS listings for KEYTRUDA within 24 months, bringing funded treatment to patients across multiple tumour types. His international responsibilities spanned more than 45 countries.
Michael has also worked extensively with governments and healthcare stakeholders to expand access to medicines and support better patient outcomes. A former Board Director of Medicines Australia, he holds an MBA and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
General Manager, Novo Nordisk Oceania
Michael Azrak
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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
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