With deep roots and knowledge in patient advocacy, Hazel Moran currently serves as the Vice President, Head of Global Patient Insights and Advocacy for EMD Serono, Inc. where she is responsible for driving the integration of patient voices, insights and perspectives to create meaningful action. As a dynamic leader and fierce advocate for both patients and their caregivers, Hazel continues to position EMD Serono as a patient-directed company through efforts that serve to raise awareness around caregiving challenges while also supporting patients and advocating for health solutions to address their unmet needs. Prior to this, she held positions as Head of Strategy and Engagement and Senior Director, International Patient Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships for EMD Serono where she led partnerships and strategic alliances with international patient advocacy and professional organizations.Before joining EMD Serono, Hazel worked for Eisai, Inc. and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for 9+ years with increasing responsibilities in areas of patient advocacy, strategic alliances, corporate advocacy, and public policy. Prior to joining industry, she worked for 13 years for a leading mental health patient association in the U.S., driving various initiatives, most notably the National Working Group on Evidence-Based Health Care.