Aja Rich

Biopharma Commercial Leader | Aligning Science and Strategy

Role
Alpha-1 Franchise Head at Takeda
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Aja Rich

Strategic and pragmatic professional with experience in U.S. sales, inline and launch-phase marketing for physician and payer segments, as well as new product development. Breadth of experience in leading cross-functional teams across commercial and R&D functions. Skilled communicator at all levels within an organization, leading corporate-wide, business unit and product-specific initiatives. Innovative and solutions-oriented leader with demonstrated ability to be both science- and commercially-focused. Inclusive teammate with a focus on ensuring diversity is leveraged as a strength for decision-making.

Experience

  1. Alpha-1 Franchise Head

    Takeda

    Sep 2025 — Present

Education

  • University of Iowa

    M.S., Pathology

    2004 — 2007

  • Grinnell College

    BA, Biology

    1998 — 2002

  • University of Virginia Darden School of Business

    MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

    2007 — 2009

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