Senior Vice President, U.S. Oncology Therapeutic Area Head
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Rodney Gillespie is Senior Vice President, U.S. Oncology Therapeutic Area Head at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where he leads a multi-billion-dollar oncology portfolio. His global career includes senior leadership roles at Janssen Oncology and AstraZeneca, including serving as Country President for AstraZeneca South Africa. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Drexel University and an MBA from the University of Washington. Gillespie is also an active community leader and mentor, serving in leadership and board roles focused on education, youth development, and expanding opportunities for young people.