Headshot of Rebecca Vermeulen, a blonde woman in a suit.
2024

Head of Global Patient Partnership, Product Development Medical Affairs, Roche Pharmaceuticals

“What I value the most about my Purdue Pharmacy education was the support given to me as a student to be sure I could be successful. Because of my mentor, I was able to become a summer intern in the pharmaceutical industry with the National Pharmaceutical Council. Through an incredibly rewarding 32 years in the industry, I am now able to give back and lift others up to be their best and pursue their career aspirations. In addition, to support patients directly so they can be in charge of their health.”
Education

BS 1991, Pharmacy, Purdue University

Career Highlights
  • Leading the Global Patient Network to amplify patient voices and improve health.
  • Being named one of the 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life Science Industry by PharmaVoice in 2020.
  • Serving as the Chair of Global Board of Directors for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association so that I can support women as leaders.
  • Moving to Basel Switzerland for 2.5 years with my family to build capabilities and new teams for Global Medical Affairs so that we can be more proactive sharing information with, and engaging directly with, healthcare professionals and everyone who surrounds patients to provide care.
  • Serving as the chair of the Global Board of Directors for the Drug Information Association so that all constituents who can improve health can come together and collaborate.

Rebecca Vermeulen, R.Ph., brings a variety of experiences and capabilities to her role as head of patient partnership for global medical affairs at Roche. She has spent over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry and has served in a variety of functions including Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Sales, Medical Communications, Medical Science Liaisons, Patient Partnership, Digital Health, and Six Sigma.

Rebecca has led teams spanning multiple organizational units and has been responsible for creating global standards for engaging with healthcare professionals and patients. Having served as a senior leader for a number of years, she knows how to demonstrate value in bringing new treatments to patients.

Rebecca is currently a board member for Patient Focused Medicines Development (PFMD), board member for the Genentech Patient Foundation, Champion for the Roche International Women’s Network, Past Chair Board of Directors for the Drug Information Association (DIA), Chair Emeritus Corporate Board of Directors for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). Rebecca was also recognized as one of the 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life Science Industry by PharmaVOICE 2020.