McCann Health names global medical director

McCann Health Global has appointed Daniel Carucci, MD, MSc, PhD, to the new position of global medical director. He will be based in New York and New Jersey, working across the entire global McCann Health network.“We’re very excited that Dan, a multi-disciplined MD and renowned medical communications expert, is joining the McCann Health team,” said John Cahill, Global CEO, McCann Health.“His in-depth understanding of the scientific method and practical rationale will enable McCann Health to more effectively close the critical evidence-to-practice gap and give greater purpose to science across a broader array of stakeholders that are important to the success of a healthcare brand.”“With the ever-changing world of medicine bringing new and more complex approaches to health and wellness every day, we must be armed with specialised expertise to capitalise on these advances for our clients in order to create more effective health outcomes for all,” said Dr. Carucci.Dr. Carucci is a physician/scientist with over 25 years of experience in vaccine development, organisational leadership, and global public health. Over the past seven years, he partnered with McCann Health as a consultant.