Bob Oliver, MBA

Bob Oliver most recently served as President and CEO of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., (OAPI). He was responsible for overseeing OAPI’s diverse and growing product . portfolio across the neuroscience, cardiovascular, oncology, and medical device markets. Bob drove the organization toward a vision that reached beyond innovative medicines to provide solutions, access, and education, encouraging employees to view their work as fighting disease, confronting stigma, and resisting the status quo. Prior to joining Otsuka, Bob was Vice President and Global Business Manager for Oncology at Wyeth. Bob also gave leadership to the Vaccines Division and Primary Care at Wyeth while eventually assuming responsibility for U.S. Commercial Operations including Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Bob began his career in pharmaceuticals with Johnson & Johnson, holding positions of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing, business operations and corporate management. Bob earned a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and an M.B.A. degree in Marketing from the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University, where he now sits on the Pharma Board of Advisors. Bob also serves as a member of the Board for Academic Fellows at Eastern University, where he mentors doctoral candidates. Bob also serves as Board Chairman for Otsuka Canada Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and is an Executive Advisor and Board member of Hyalo Technologies, a Biotech start up.