John Freeman
Senior Director, Development Team Leader - Interventional Oncology at Johnson & Johnson @Johnson & Johnson
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director, Development Team Leader - Interventional Oncology at Johnson & Johnson @Johnson & Johnson
Manchester, GB
Evolving from the Lung Cancer Initiative at J&J, the Interventional Oncology R&D unit is focused on developing novel drug and energy therapies delivered directly into tumors through minimally invasive procedures. Our primary focus will remain in lung cancer given our expertise and significant patient need. Additionally, we will work on clinically adjacent cancer types with similar biology for greater patient impact.
EDUCATION
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Pharmacology
The University of Manchester
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neurophysiology
SKILLS
ABOUT JOHN FREEMAN
I’m a UK-based pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of experience in oncology drug development, spanning global leadership roles in both pharma and CRO environments. Currently, I am a Senior Director and Development Team Leader at Johnson & Johnson, where I lead the development of novel therapies delivered directly into tumors through minimally invasive techniques.My career has been shaped by a strong track record of designing and delivering complex, innovative oncology clinical programs across all phases of development. At AstraZeneca, I led the global clinical development team for Tagrisso (osimertinib), achieving regulatory approvals in the US, EU, and Japan in under three years from first-in-human. At IQVIA, I expanded the oncology biotech portfolio by over 200%, overseeing programs for 30+ clients worldwide.With deep expertise in lung, head & neck, breast, and other solid tumors, I bring strategic insight, scientific rigor, and operational execution to every program I lead. I’m passionate about developing impactful cancer therapies and building high-performing, cross-functional teams to bring them to patients faster.
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