CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PatientsLikeMe today announced the appointment of Monique Levy as Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Strategy and Value Delivery. In the newly-created role, Levy will use her extensive experience to shape how PatientsLikeMe’s life science partners leverage patient-centered strategies and technologies to transform their operations and meet emerging patient needs. Levy reports to Executive Vice President Ed Godber, General Manager, PatientsLikeMe Health.
“As a researcher, an advisor to global pharmaceutical leaders, and a developer of healthcare programs for large organizations, Monique has spent the last 20 years foreseeing trends in technology and healthcare and helping companies stay ahead of them,” said Godber. “We’re fortunate that her strong track record and strategic thinking will now benefit our partners as they look to integrate the patient perspective within their businesses.”
Levy, who serves on the Google Health Advisory Board, has most recently excelled in the business intelligence industry. Before joining PatientsLikeMe she was Vice President of Research for the Digital Innovation team at Decision Resources Group. In this role she helped life sciences and technology companies understand how patients, providers and payers are using technology for health, and advised businesses on how to adapt and succeed in fast-changing markets. Levy spent the earlier part of her career in the medical and public sectors, working at global institutions including The World Bank. She also co-founded a bed net business in Zimbabwe for malaria prevention.
"This is an extraordinary time in healthcare. The focus on outcomes, the consumerization of the healthcare industry and major advances in technology are all aligning to cause disruption, promise and opportunity for both patients and businesses,” said Levy. "It's a wonderful time to be at PatientsLikeMe and part of such a talented team that can drive patient-centered change."
Levy is a frequent speaker at healthcare conferences and a media commentator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international health and development from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and a master’s degree in clinical health psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
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