Avni Patel

Avni Patel, PharmD, is a seasoned professional in the field of Medical Affairs, currently serving as Senior Director at Jazz Pharmaceuticals since May 2020, focusing on medical operations, training, epilepsy, movement disorders, and oncology. Prior to this role, Avni led the US Medical Communications team at Greenwich Biosciences, enhancing the Medical Information team and overseeing vendor management and training initiatives. Other previous positions include Director of Medical Affairs at Heron Therapeutics, where responsibilities included managing medical information plans and advisory boards, and Associate Director of Global Medical Communications at Intercept Pharmaceuticals, leading the global MI team and product launch strategies for rare diseases. Avni's earlier experience spans various roles at Purdue Pharma and Astellas Pharma, alongside an adjunct faculty position at the University of Connecticut. Avni earned a PharmD degree from Midwestern University in 2008.