Michele Irwin Cunningham

About Michele Irwin Cunningham

Commercial Biotech Leader | Rare Diseases | Marketing | Launch StrategySeasoned pharmaceutical marketing and commercial operations leader specializing in biotech and rare disease launches. Deep market development and orphan drug commercialization expertise.Motivated and driven to positively impact patients’ lives, build and mentor top-performing teams and individuals, and develop an entrepreneurial, results-oriented, diverse, and collaborative organizational culture. Proven expertise in biotech infrastructure development, conducting insights-based commercial assessments for business development, and utilizing data analytics to develop brand strategies and guide launch execution.• Strategic Planning • Rare Disease Launch Planning and Execution • Cross-functional Communication • Brand Management / Product Marketing • Lifecycle Management • Market Research • Data Analytics • Sales Operations • Project Management • Patient Support Services • Collaborative Leadership

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Operations

   Savara Inc.

   Jul 2024 — Present

Education

• Saint Joseph's University

  MBA, Marketing

• Penn State University

  BS, Marketing and International Business, International Studies

• Universidad de Salamanca

  International Studies and Spanish

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biotechnology
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Medical Devices
• Diabetes
• Marketing
• Sales Effectiveness
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Commercialization
• Managed Care
• Market Research