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Naji Gehchan is an accomplished biopharma physician executive with expertise in drug development, commercialization, and general management. He thrives in building and leading high-performing teams equipped to deliver impactful results for patients. Currently, Naji serves as the Chief Medical & Development Officer at Kyverna Therapeutics, overseeing the company’s research, clinical development, regulatory, and medical affairs functions. Previously, he was the head of Oncology Development at Eli Lilly, where he led the global commercialization and development of oncology therapies through early and late-phase clinical stages. Naji has held senior leadership roles across Australia, Canada, Europe, and the USA, successfully managing product launches and P&Ls to bring life-changing medicines to patients. His dedication to patient care is a result of formative experiences during medical school and as a volunteer with the Lebanese Red Cross during periods of war and unrest. These experiences inspired his lifelong commitment to serving patients. In addition to his corporate work, Naji cofounded an e-health startup recognized as one of the hottest startups in the MENA region and launched the podcast SpreadLove.io, which is supported by MIT Sandbox and focuses on purpose-driven, human-centered healthcare leadership. In 2020, he served as a healthcare leadership management lecturer at ESCP Business School and has been a guest lecturer at the MIT Legatum Center, empowering the next generation of leaders. He also serves as a mentor for the MIT Sandbox and works as an external commerce consultant for the French government. In 2024, Naji joined the MIT Sloan Enterprise Management Lab as a faculty mentor.