Mikhail Ipatov
Head of Medical Launch Excellence, Region Latin America and Canada
- Role
- Executive Director, Head of Medical Launch Excellence, Region Latin America and Canada at Novartis
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mikhail Ipatov
Physician–scientist and pharmaceutical executive with 20+ years of global leadership across medical affairs, clinical development, and evidence strategy. MD and PhD in Psychiatry with deep expertise in neuroscience and innovative therapeutics.Proven leader in advancing complex therapeutic programs from late-stage development through regulatory engagement and global launch. Experienced in shaping integrated evidence strategies and translating science into impactful medical and business outcomes.Trusted strategic partner and bridge-builder, collaborating across clinical, medical, and commercial organizations to optimize the positioning of breakthrough medicines.Global leader with experience across four countries and two continents, recognized for building high-performing teams and mentoring future leaders. Driven by the mission to transform patients’ lives through innovative science.
Experience
Executive Director, Head of Medical Launch Excellence, Region Latin America and Canada
May 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US
Head of Medical Affairs LACan region (ad interim July - December 2025) • Drives the development of the medical affairs function into a launch excellence machine, providing structure and supporting countries very early through the launch readiness framework for prioritized products in the region. Leads the “Go Early” approach to deliver launch excellence and shape the healthcare landscape• Medical Excellence monitoring & execution, including Field Medical strategies and excellence • Lead people & capability initiatives in Latin America & Canada region• Nurture a community for launch excellence, that carries tangible effects on culture, talent development and NVS business in the short and mid-term, acts as a strong link with medical & business leads, creates overarching medical functional strategies aligned to the regional priorities and vision
Education
Moscow Psychiatric Hospital No.1 named after N.A. Alekseyev
Specialization in psychiatry, Psychiatry Residency Program
Vienna School of Clinical Research
Scientific aspects of clinical trials in psychiatry, Protocol Development
2003 — 2003
Russian National Research Center of Social and Forensic Psychiatry named after N.P. Serbsky
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Psychiatry
Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Postgraduate Specialization Course of Psychotherapy
1996 — 1996
Vienna School of Clinical Research
Health Research Outcome, Pharmaeconomics, Drug pricing, reimbursement policy
2006 — 2006
Vienna School of Clinical Research
Advanced GCP for Experts in Clinical Research
2002 — 2002
Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
1988 — 1994
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