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President of biotech startup OptiNose (www.optinose.com). Previously, Chief Medical Officer & member of the ETHICON Global Management Board, responsible for worldwide Pre-Clinical Research, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Health Economics & Reimbursement. Dr. Mahmoud holds a Masters in Healthcare Management & Policy from the Harvard School of Public Health and an MD from the first Honors Program in Medical Education at the University of Miami, earning board certification in public health/preventive medicine and in internal medicine. During 10 years' U.S. Army active duty, he served in diverse roles including battalion surgeon and flight surgeon, earning a number of commendations and decorations. He also served in various patient care, teaching, and research positions, culminating as head of the Department of Epidemiology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and inaugural leader of a policy research and analysis activity in support of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). Ramy joined ETHICON from J&J’s pharmaceuticals group, where he held positions in R&D, Outcomes Research, and Medical Affairs for 11 years. His prior position was Vice President, Medical and Scientific Affairs for Janssen and McNeil Pediatrics, and a member of both companies’ management boards. Research interests include clinical trials and outcomes research (including health economics, health services and effectiveness research, and epidemiology), and he has co-authored over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals, including the New England Journal and Annals of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahmoud has contributed to R&D programs for many new drug and device products, and served as a scientific reviewer for multiple journals, as a member of a National Quality Forum Advisory Committee, as a Senior Scholar in the Department of Health Policy at Thomas Jefferson University, and on the examination subcommittee of the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Specialties: Ethical leadership in Medicine, Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Healthcare Policy, Clinical Research, Medical Product Innovation (inc. Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals), and for Global Teams (including turn-around, start-up, and growth environments). Experienced with managing multiple functions and under high-pressure accountability.