Martin Cowie

About Martin Cowie

Transforming Cardiovascular and Renal Drug Development at AstraZeneca As an experienced drug developer at AstraZeneca in Boston, MA, I am passionate about driving strategy across our cardiovascular and renal portfolio. I lead the delivery of late-stage trial programs (phase 2b onwards), stimulating novel scientific research and pioneering innovative clinical development designs. My expertise spans small molecules, gene silencers, antibodies, and other biologics. I thrive in high-pressure, regulated environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams globally. Key Skills:* Strategic Leadership in Drug Development * Innovative Clinical Trial Design * Cross-Functional Team Collaboration * Expertise in Cardiovascular and Renal Therapeutics * AI and Digital Health Integration AI and Digital Health Expertise: I am particularly passionate about integrating AI and large language models (LLMs) into drug development to streamline processes and enhance human skills. My role involves coordinating the introduction of these cutting-edge digital approaches, ensuring that our clinical development is at the forefront of technological innovation. Recognized as a \"Top Cited Scholar\" by SciLit for 2023 and 2024, my h-index is 105. For a comprehensive list of my publications, please visit PubMed on https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Cowie+M Career Highlights:* Over 20 years as a Consultant Cardiologist at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, leading the heart failure service and managing thousands of patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.* Adjunct Professor at King\'s College London, Visiting Professor at Imperial College London, and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at the Royal Brompton Hospital.*Inaugural Chair of the Digital Health Committee of the European Society of Cardiology (20••••22)*Non-Executive Director of NICE (20••••20)* Previously, Trustee of the Atrial Fibrillation Society, and Pumping Marvellous (a patient-led advocacy group for heart failure). Let\'s Connect: I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new opportunities to make a difference in the field of cardiovascular and renal health. Feel free to reach out and let\'s drive innovation together!

Experience

1. Vice President Clinical Cardiovascular and Renal

   AstraZeneca

   Jan 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• University of Aberdeen

  MB ChB B Med Biol MD

  1983 — 1989

Skills

• Gcp
• Hospitals
• Treatment
• Lifesciences
• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• Health Services Research
• Hardware Diagnostics
• Diabetes
• Medicine
• Cardiology
• Medical Research
• Medical Education
• Psychiatry
• Biomedical Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Healthcare
• Clinical Research
• Medical Devices
• Internal Medicine
• Heart Failure
• Clinical Development
• Surgery
• Medical Imaging
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Epidemiology
• Clinical Trials
• Neuroscience