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Roy Zwahlen

Associate Dean / Associate Director, EII

Roy Zwahlen

J.D. Associate Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Risk Management

Chief Strategy Officer, Eshelman Innovation


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PHONE
(919) 966-8911
EMAIL
rzwahlen@email.unc.edu
ADDRESS
301 Pharmacy Lane, 100 F Beard Hall, CB# 7355, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599

Roy Zwahlen is an innovation architect and strategic leader in the life sciences sector.  As the Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Risk Management at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Chief Strategy Officer at Eshelman Innovation, he drives forward-thinking strategies and operational excellence. Roy oversees risk management and compliance functions to foster innovation and builds strategic partnerships to translate key research into impactful solutions.  At Eshelman Innovation, Roy manages strategy, deploying approximately $26 million annually across therapeutics and digital health programs. In 2022, he was honored with a Fulbright Award to Australia, where he collaborated with Monash University to enhance the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, showcasing his commitment to global collaboration. Previously, Roy worked at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, advising on biotech ecosystem innovation models and global best practices. His career is marked by a dedication to innovation, strategic partnerships, and risk management, making him a pivotal figure in advancing the life sciences sector.