Mr Richard Zahn

Biography

With more than 30 years of experience in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries globally, Mr Richard Zahn is a well recognized thought leader and strategist in healthcare research and development, professional and consumer marketing, corporate strategy, sales force management, managed care, State and Federal relations, and human resources. Prior to this, Mr Zahn was the President of Schering Laboratories, Director, Schering Corporation and Corporate Vice President of Schering-Plough Corporation. As President of Schering, he directed the Corporation's primary business unit through the most dynamic growth period in its history, transforming it from a US $1.5 billion organization to a US $ 6 billion major company. Under his stewardship, Schering Laboratories created and developed important prescription therapeutic markets. His leadership transformed Schering-Plough Healthcare Products (OTC company for Schering-Plough) into a major force. Mr Zahn spent 20 years rising through the ranks with increasing responsibility at Johnson & Johnson before being recruited to the Senior Management levels at Schering-Plough.

Research Interest

Dermatology