Medical Director at Abbvie, United Kingdom
👨⚕️ Dr. Pierre-Jean Pintard is a multilingual Medical Doctor based in London 🇬🇧, with expertise in Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Pharmacovigilance. Currently Associate Global Medical Director at AbbVie, he has held key roles at Gilead, Bial, and Mylan. He holds an MD from Barts and The London, an MSc in Health Economics from LSE & LSHTM, and specialty training in Pharmaceutical Medicine. He has published in top journals and presented internationally. Fluent in French 🇫🇷, English 🇬🇧, and Spanish 🇪🇸, he is also a pianist 🎹 and certified sailing instructor ⛵.
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Professional Experience
Dr. Pierre-Jean Pintard is a seasoned global medical leader with extensive experience across top pharmaceutical companies. Currently serving as Associate Global Medical Director at AbbVie 🌐, he leads clinical strategies and evidence generation for Ozurdex. At Gilead Sciences 🇪🇺, he played a pivotal role in maintaining access to Ambisome and launching Epclusa. Previously at Bial 🇵🇹, he managed global medical affairs for the inflammation portfolio. At Mylan 🇬🇧, he launched biosimilars and provided expert medical insights. Earlier roles at Bristol Myers Squibb and William Harvey Institute honed his skills in health outcomes research and clinical science 🔬📊
🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Pierre-Jean Pintard holds a diverse and interdisciplinary academic background. He completed Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (2019–2020) at NOVA Medical School/University of Aveiro, gaining expertise in protocol design, data analysis, and clinical monitoring 📊. He earned an MSc in International Health Economics and Policy (2016–2017) from LSE & LSHTM, focusing on pharma economics and cost-effectiveness 💶. His MD in Medicine (2011–2015) from Barts and the London included an elective in Kenya 🇰🇪 and a poster presentation at SCMR Nice. He also holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences (2008–2011) from Queen Mary University, with emphasis on clinical trials and drug design 💊.
💼 Skills & Personal Interests
Dr. Pierre-Jean Pintard is a multilingual professional, fluent in French 🇫🇷 and English 🇬🇧, with proficiency in Spanish 🇪🇸 (C1), and basic knowledge of Portuguese 🇵🇹 and German 🇩🇪 (A2). His technical skills include MS Word, Excel (with Markov models), STATA, Zinc, Epi-Info, and Spotfire 💻. A passionate musician, he studied piano for 9 years at the Conservatoire of Marseille and earned 3rd prize at the Steinway & Sons championship 🎹. He is also an avid sailor ⛵ with 13 years of experience at Marseille Yachting Club and Docklands Sailing Centre, holding a sailing instructor license.
Research Focus
Dr. Pierre-Jean Pintard’s research spans across psychiatry, ophthalmology, and cardiology, reflecting a multidisciplinary focus. His early work explored mental health stigma among medical students 🧠. He has significantly contributed to ophthalmic research, especially in diabetic macular edema, identifying macular volume as a surrogate marker for visual acuity 👁️📊. In cardiology, he co-authored a study comparing cardiac MRI techniques for assessing left atrial volume, enhancing diagnostic precision ❤️🧲. His expertise lies in biomarker identification, clinical imaging, and evidence synthesis, highlighting a strong foundation in clinical research and health outcomes across multiple therapeutic areas.
Conclusion
Dr. Pierre-Jean Pintard is highly suitable for the Research for Best Industrial Research Award.
His industrially relevant clinical research, cross-functional leadership, international collaboration, and proven ability to drive patient-centric innovations align with the award’s objectives.
Publication Top Notes
📘 Medical students’ attitudes about mental illness – PJ Pintard et al. – 🗓️ 2012 – 📊 Cited by: 3 – 🧠🩺
📘 Anatomic biomarkers in diabetic macular edema: Macular volume as a surrogate for visual acuity – PJ Pintard et al. – 🗓️ 2025 – 📊 Cited by: [Data Pending] – 👁️📈
📘 Cardiac MRI techniques for left atrial volume measurement – PJ Pintard et al. – 🗓️ 2015 – 📊 Cited by: [Not Specified] – ❤️🧲