
Amplifying the innovators of tomorrow – today
Innovation in pharma isn’t just about molecules and machinery; it’s powered by people. Visionaries, disruptors, and dedicated minds drive the next wave of medicine, transforming bold ideas into life-changing therapies for patients around the world.
Once again, The Medicine Maker community answered the call to spotlight those shaping the future of drug development. Through your nominations, we’ve curated this year’s Power List: 30 standout pioneers accelerating progress across drug development in traditional small molecules, biologics, and advanced therapies.
In a world defined by rapid change, unprecedented challenges, and incredible new scientific advances, these trailblazers don’t just adapt – they lead through their influence to ignite innovation, inspire action, and push boundaries. Welcome to the 2025 Power List: a celebration of the minds moving medicine forward.
Advanced Medicine
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Alan Boyd
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Daria Donati
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Miguel Forte
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Fabian Gerlinghaus
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Audrey Greenberg
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John Maher
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Samir Ounzain
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Jonathan Rigby
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Stella Vnook
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Claudia Zylberberg
Biopharma
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Hesham A. Abdullah
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Charlotte Allerton
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Jayasree K. Iyer
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Maik Jornitz
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Beatrice (Bea) Lavery
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Hanns-Christian Mahler
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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Niven Narain
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John V. Oyler
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Mike Rea
Small Molecules
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Christine Allen
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Jeremy Bender
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Lawrence Blatt
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Ann Cleves
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Lee Cronin
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Faye Feller
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Edward Hæggström
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Kevin Kreutter
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Tara Rheault
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Ali Tavassoli