Amber Yates
Medical Affairs Leader | Sickle Cell Subject Expert | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Role
- Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs at Agios Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amber Yates
An enterprising physician leader in pediatric hematology with pharmaceutical and academic experience.A dynamic medical affairs leader with global experience within hematology/rare disease. Dedicated thought partner with cross-functional stakeholders. Experience with key opinion leader engagement, medical education, and investigator-sponsored research. Adept at social media advocacy and using social media as a forum to educate the general public about sickle cell disease.Posts are not endorsements, nor speaking on behalf of any employer or organization.
Experience
Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs
Jun 2025 — Present
Recognized medical affairs leader and sickle cell disease expert • Trusted collaborator with healthcare professionals and internal expert on SCD and other classical hematology areas• Medical lead on two assets in SCD • Provide medical insights and strategic direction to guide cross-functional teams including clinical development, translational medicine, HEOR, and commercial.
Education
University of Louisiana Monroe
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
1995 — 1999
LSU Health Shreveport
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
1999 — 2003
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