Heather de Luca

Heather De Luca is an experienced leader in research and development, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Head of R&D Global Program Leadership at Teva Pharmaceuticals since July 2023. Prior to this role, Heather held similar positions at Favoris AG and has a significant tenure at Novartis, where responsibilities included oversight of strategic projects and portfolio management across multiple therapeutic areas. Heather's early career includes roles at Abbott Laboratories and Stryker Orthopaedics, cultivating expertise in clinical research. Educational credentials encompass an MBA from Rutgers Business School, an MS in Clinical Research Organization and Management from Drexel University College of Medicine, and a dual Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Psychology from Loyola University Maryland.