People on the Move: Rachel Rath Steps Into Global Head of R&D Patient Advocacy Role at Johnson & Johnson

Rachel Rath has been appointed Global Head of R&D Patient Advocacy at Johnson & Johnson, a new role focusing on integrating patient voices into the development of new therapies. Rath previously worked within Johnson & Johnson Innovation, notably as Head of JLABS @ Washington, DC, and at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Her transition signifies a growing trend in biopharma to embed patient advocacy directly into research and development strategies.