Michael Zaiac

Head of Medical Affairs Oncology Region Europe - Novartis

I love science and people and hence studied Medicine and started my career in General, Cardiovascular and Surgical Oncology in Germany and the UK. After 7 years of clinical practice, I changed to the pharmaceutical industry and have since enjoyed roles of increasing responsibility and leadership in clinical development, project leadership, commercial and medical affairs at country, regional and global level. 

Throughout my industry career, I have covered specialty care areas, e.g., Oncology and Immunology as well as General Medicine. My Research interests and publications are in Cardiovascular, GI, Oncology, Immunology, Policy shaping in Healthcare advanced analytics/AI as well as in general aspects of Medical Affairs and Medicine Development in the Industry.