Lauren Walrath
Head of US Communications and Media
Organon
Lauren Walrath is a strategic executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading corporate communications, public affairs, and patient advocacy for global and early-stage pharmaceutical organizations. Throughout her career, she has shaped the messaging, integrated marketing, and communications plans companies need to effectively navigate periods of rapid growth and transformation.
As Vice President of Public Affairs for Kyowa Kirin North America (“KKNA,” 2019-2025), Lauren started and maintained a range of internal and external communications programs to support the North America region as it grew from $275M to >$1B in annual revenue. Lauren initiated the company’s use of social media and patient ambassador programs, PR and media relations. Internally, she co-led culture initiatives – using employee events, newsletters and executive forums to keep people informed about strategic initiatives and organizational developments. Lauren also partnered with more than 20 patient advocacy groups to develop campaigns and research addressing the overlooked and underserved patient needs.
Prior to KKNA, Lauren was instrumental in Aquestive Therapeutics’ corporate branding, IPO and first commercial product launch. She also brings a wealth of experience from various roles with Bristol Myers Squibb, in advertising agencies (Entrée Health, Cossette Post, Ogilvy, DMB&B), and as the principal / founder of her own consultancy, Versed in Communications.
Lauren joined Organon as the Head of US Communications – overseeing all internal, external and product communications.
Lauren holds an MBA from Columbia Business School (2006) and a BS from Penn State College of Communications / Schreyer Honors College (1997). She lives with her husband, two kids, and a mini Bernedoodle in Pennington, NJ.