Tina Rezakhani, PharmD, MBA
Tina Rezakhani, PharmD, MBA, is a seasoned pharmaceutical leader with more than 15 years of experience driving impact across Medical Affairs, rare disease strategy, and cross-functional innovation. She currently serves as a Board Member at Amadia Pharma and works in a consulting capacity with Sanofi, where she focuses on identifying strategic industry partnerships and advancing platforms that enhance the effectiveness of Medical Affairs and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her ability to transform Medical Affairs into a strategic, insight-driven function that bridges science, clinical practice, and patient access.
Prior to her current roles, Tina spent over six years as Senior Director, Head of Field Medical Affairs and Medical Director, where she led high-performing teams and guided medical strategy across multiple therapeutic areas. Earlier in her career, she served for six to seven years as Head of Strategic Alliances and Business Development at Mallinckrodt, where she played a key role in building partnerships and advancing business growth initiatives. Among her most notable achievements is successfully driving the inclusion of a treatment into clinical guidelines for a rare disease—an accomplishment that enabled patients to access a therapy that would have otherwise remained out of reach.
In addition to her industry leadership, Tina is the Founder and CEO of Embodied Executive Leadership, a platform she launched to support high-achieving professional women in navigating complex careers and elevating their leadership presence. She is deeply committed to mentorship, serving as a mentor within the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) and actively contributing to the development of future leaders in the field. A graduate of the University of Texas and Mercer University, where she earned both her PharmD and MBA, Tina also completed an executive leadership program at the University of Oxford. Guided by a passion for service, she is involved with organizations such as the Healthcare Business Association, Empower Her Network, and Hand of Hope, and credits mentors including Robert Cortes Jr., Nina Malik, Peter Piliero, and Nigel Jones for helping shape her leadership journey.
• PharmD
• MBA
• The University of Texas at Austin
BA, Biology
• Mercer University
PharmD, Pharmacy
• Mercer University Stetson-Hatcher School of Business
MBA, Business Management
• Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS)
• Healthcare Business Association (HBA)
• Drug Information Association (former)
• Empower Her Network (founding member)
• Hand of Hope through Joyce Meyer Ministries (medical mission trips)
• Empower Her Network (founding member
• Supporting first-generation immigrant women professionals)
• Rising After Cancer (nonprofit in development
• Launching 2026)
What do you attribute your success to?
I would say being adaptable and fluid, and really seeing every challenge as an opportunity. Networking and learning from those around me that have already gone down the path that I've gone in my career, and really leaning on my mentors has been crucial. I continue to just be resilient and adaptable in an industry that's constantly changing, and just never give up. I always know my why, which is ultimately to bring products to patients and make an impact greater than myself, whether that's through my mission work, whether that's through work, or whether that's through my coaching. That's really what drives me.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I’ve received is to never be afraid to start over and rebuild. That mindset has given me the confidence to take risks, pivot when necessary, and embrace change without fear. It has reinforced the idea that growth often requires stepping outside of your comfort zone and being willing to redefine your path.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice would be to try to network and connect with as many people as possible. You never know who is going to open your next door. Networking these days is everything. I think the way we used to do things back in the day of just applying and hearing back has changed so much with AI and how resumes are processed. It's gotten so hard. I encourage every single person I talk to that's aspiring to be in the industry to network, network, network. Join whatever society, whatever organization you can, and just continue to broaden your ecosystem. Seriously, you never know who's going to be able to open your next door of opportunity.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge and opportunity for us is to break down the silos. There are a lot of silos in our industry, unfortunately, and it continues to be the case. I hear it at every conference and meeting I go to. I think a big opportunity is breaking down those silos and working together towards one mission and vision.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My values, first and foremost, is trust. That's really important for me. I also value collaboration and working as a team tremendously. I think we can do more as a unit than as an individual. Hard work and accountability are really key pillars for me as well. My fourth value is being altruistic, always being willing to lend a hand or help others. So trust, collaboration, accountability, and altruism are really the core values that I go by.
Locations
Sanofi
Plano, TX 75093