Thomas Nahde
Global Head of Harm Reduction Science and Engagement Global Scientific Communication & Education @Imperial Brands PLC
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of Harm Reduction Science and Engagement Global Scientific Communication & Education @Imperial Brands PLC
Hamburg, DE
Senior Strategic Role Leading global multi‑disciplinary scientific teams to generate pre-clinical, clinical, and observational real-world evidence to support regulatory strategy and and enable enterprise‑wide advocacy across priority markets. Advancing AI and Machine Learning powered Data Science & Analytics to accelerate Scientific Substantiation Evidence.Set the Scientific Substantiation and Engagement vision leading multi disciplinary scientific teams (Toxicology, Clinical and Behavioural Research, Scientific Governance, Data Science & Analytics) to substantiate product claims and support regulatory submissions and strategy.Lead external Scientific Communications and Scientific Publication Strategy, high impact conference presentations with and clear internal and external narratives to reinforce transparency and credibility among scientists, regulators and employees.Govern Product Stewardship and legal duties to consumers advising the Product Stewardship & Health Group on scientific updates and health matters while overseeing substantiation research for regulatory dossiers that secure approvals in highly regulated markets.Serve as scientific external spokesperson informing regulatory science with global external experts, regulators and standards bodies to enable access and credibility in priority markets.Equip Corporate Affairs and market teams with robust evidence for substantiation and scientific materials whilst building wider organizational capability through internal scientific education.Drive internal capability building through scientific education across all company levels from the Board to New Starters.Operate as part of the Group Science & Regulatory Affairs Senior Leadership team with global accountability to mentoring talent and advancing ESG objectives via the Consumer Health Working Group as outlined in the Company Annual Report.
EDUCATION
Marburg University
Ph.D. (Dr. rer. physiol.), Medical Bioscience (Human Biology), Faculty of Medicine
Marburg University
Diploma, Medical Bioscience (Human Biology), Faculty of Medicine
FernUniversität in Hagen
Pre-Degree Diploma, Postgraduate Studies of Economics (parallel during PhD Thesis)
SKILLS
ABOUT THOMAS NAHDE
Senior Strategic Science Leader with 20+ years’ experience at the intersection of Biomedical & Medical Science & Research, Scientific & Medical Affairs, Scientific Governance and External Stakeholder Engagement. Leading multifaceted teams and multidisciplinary evidence-generation programs (pre-clinical, clinical, behavioral, real-world evidence and data analytics) to translate complex science into responsible product, policy and decisions whilst governing responsible science and engagement practices grounded in a Ph.D. in biomedical science and postgraduate studies in economics. Extensive track record in Medical Education, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Medical Expert Marketing with deep understanding of both pharmaceutical, medical device and fast moving consumer goods business.Broad international experience in global matrix organizations leading international cross-functional teams.Previous roles included Medical Affairs and Medical Marketing accountability for Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux and Scandinavian countries.PERSONAL STATEMENT:To make real change happen? Be authentic. Do what you say. And inspire people. As a PhD Biomedical Scientist passionate to translate, communicate and utilize science in a meaningful and compelling way I strongly believe in empathy, authenticity and commitment. This applies to both private and professional life as a Father of three, Husband, Friend, Peer or Leader. You cannot be successful as a Leader if you do not truly believe in people’s full potential and in what you are doing. As a Leader, I will always cast a shadow. I can only be enthusiastic about communicating science in a tangible way if I am truly excited about the secret Puzzles of science. Therefore, my passion has always been Medical Leadership based on mutual trust to uncover the inherent value for the business if you only bring the Magic of science to life. That easy.SPECIALTIES:Medical Education, Medical Affairs, Medical Information, Scientific Affairs, Professional Education, Medical Governance, Pharmacovigilance, Materiovigilance, Cosmetovigilance, Drug Safety, Product Safety, Medical Leadership, People Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Medical Communication, Medical Training, Medical Marketing, Expert Marketing, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical Goods, OTC, Oral Care, Healthcare, FMCG, FMCH.
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