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Hassan Badawi is the Global Partner for Pharmaceuticals at CF Leadership, based in New York. He specializes in executive search for synthetic pharmaceutical companies, advising on leadership needs in R&D, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and innovation strategy. Hassan has cross-industry expertise in Audit and Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs
With deep expertise spanning P&L ownership, drug development, and compliance, Hassan partners with global pharma organizations to build high-impact teams that drive scientific breakthroughs, operational scalability, and regulatory strength. Hassan is part of CF Leadership’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Executive Committee.
Prior to joining CF Leadership, Hassan held senior roles at Merck and Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he led large-scale oncology and cardiovascular portfolios, directed manufacturing efficiency programs, and contributed to early-stage small-molecule R&D. His blend of scientific and commercial experience underpins his ability to advise at the intersection of innovation and delivery.