Kaivan Khavandi
Senior Vice President, Global Head, Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation, Research & Development,
Bio:
Kaivan Khavandi is a Physician Scientist and Senior Vice President, Global Head of Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation, Research & Development at GSK. He leads end-to-end drug discovery and development across respiratory medicine, hepatology, immune-fibrosis, neuro-immunology, and nephrology, leveraging cutting-edge science in immunology, human genetics, and functional genomics. His team spans global laboratories in the UK and USA, integrating biology, biomarkers, clinical pharmacology, and translational medicine to advance a robust pipeline from early research through launch.
A member of the Royal College of Physicians, Kaivan has held Honorary Senior Lectureships in Cardiovascular Medicine and remains actively engaged in scientific governance, fostering partnerships across academia and biotech. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to translating molecular insights into transformative therapies for patients worldwide.