#9 Salah Kivlighn, PHD - The Kivlighn Group

Dr. Kivilghn is a senior Pharmaceutical and biotech executive with a rare blend of science and business acumen. Dr. Kivlighn discusses what drove him into the industry, controversial challenge trials, and how having a science background contributed to successfully commercializing multiple drugs.  Some of those drugs include Losartan (Cozaar®), a market-leading antihypertensive drug becoming a $3.5B franchise (Merck & Co.) and RotaTeq®, a required vaccine for children in the US, resulting in an $800M franchise (Merck & Co.)Very interesting insights shared!