Alan Yong
US Medical Affairs Franchise Head - Hematology & Cell Therapy
Bio:
Dr. Alan Yong is a pharmaceutical industry leader and physician with more than 20 years of experience across oncology, hematology-oncology, and cell therapy. He is specialty board registered in Pharmaceutical Medicine with the UK General Medical Council and is recognized for building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams across global markets.
As Franchise Head, US Medical Affairs Hematology at AstraZeneca, Dr. Yong leads a rapidly growing business focused on advancing care for patients with cancer. His international experience spans the United States, Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Israel, Australia, and Asia, where he has led teams across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch environments. Throughout his career, he has championed organizational excellence, people-focused leadership, and meaningful improvements in cancer care.