Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, today announced that Junaid Bajwa, M.D., has joined its London office as Senior Partner and Head of United Kingdom. In this role, Dr. Bajwa will play an integral role in advancing new strategic opportunities and partnerships for Flagship and its ecosystem of companies in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Dr. Bajwa will also serve as Science Partner for Pioneering Intelligence, Flagship’s strategic initiative that is building unique AI/ML knowledge to accelerate innovation across the ecosystem.
Dr. Bajwa joins Flagship from Microsoft Research, where he has served as Chief Medical Scientist. During his tenure, he focused on how trusted, reliable, and human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize the practice of medicine. His extensive background, spanning over two decades, includes experience in primary care, secondary care, and public health settings. Dr. Bajwa has worked as a payer and policymaker in the UK, specializing in informatics, digital transformation, and leadership.
“Junaid has broad and deep experience across AI and healthcare, and a track record of driving successful outcomes in the UK,” said Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering. “His unique blend of clinical experience, leadership in medical science, and background in tech and AI will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint in the UK and to drive innovation in the life sciences sector globally.”
“What drew me to Flagship was the entrepreneurial mindset, the opportunity to continually learn, and the chance to harness my clinical and technical background for further impact,” added Dr. Bajwa. “I look forward to partnering with the talented team in the UK and throughout Flagship globally to collaborate with the healthcare system, inclusive of payers, providers, and regulators, to innovate for the benefit of the patients.”
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