Dr. Daniel Gandor

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Biography

Daniel J. Gandor is an Adjunct Lecturer of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where he teaches courses in Digital Marketing and Analytics. He currently serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Omnichannel Digital Transformation at EVERSANA INTOUCH, a global commercialization partner in the life sciences industry. With over 24 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, Dan has held significant digital marketing leadership positions at major companies like AbbVie, Takeda, and Pfizer. He has been instrumental in developing innovative digital strategies and enhancing omnichannel capabilities across U.S. product portfolios. Dan is also actively involved in mentoring upcoming marketing leaders and contributes to academic teaching at Lake Forest College. He holds a BA and an MBA from Northwestern University, and he resides in Lake Zurich, Illinois, with his family. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, making music with loved ones, and supports local sports teams.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching Digital Marketing and Analytics.

Executive Vice President, Head Omnichannel Digital Transformation

— Present

EVERSANA INTOUCH • Evanston, IL

Leading omnichannel digital capabilities and strategies for the company.

Digital Omnichannel Strategy Lead

— Present

AbbVie Inc. • Evanston, IL

Guided the omnichannel evolution of U.S. portfolio.

Commercial Digital Leadership Roles

— Present

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Evanston, IL

Built and led U.S. Digital Accelerator team.

Commercial Roles

— Present

Nanosphere, Inc. • Evanston, IL

Engaging in multichannel strategies.

Commercial Roles

— Present

Pfizer, Inc. (Previously Pharmacia Corporation) • Evanston, IL

Focused on marketing management.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.