President AstraZeneca US
Regional VP North America
Responsibilities
Rich Fante is responsible for AstraZeneca’s North American businesses including: AstraZeneca US and Canada. AstraZeneca is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Rich is accountable for driving growth and maximizing contribution in North America to AstraZeneca’s global business.
Prior experience
Previously, Rich served as Vice President, Brand Strategy & Portfolio Operations, leading the development and execution of marketing strategies for all AstraZeneca brands in the United States. He has held a number of leadership roles in his 13 years at AstraZeneca, including Vice President—Primary Care for the gastrointestinal and respiratory franchises, including NEXIUM® (esomeprazole magnesium) and PULMICORT RESPULES® (budesonide inhalation suspension). Before joining Astra USA in 1995, Rich worked for Lederle Laboratories in New Jersey, where he began his career in sales.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Princeton University
- Master's of business administration, University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
