Rachel Leder Couchenour PharmD, MBA

Dr. Rachel Leder Couchenour is Vice President and Head of Global Medical Affairs at Travere Therapeutics, where she leads a team advancing medical strategy, evidence generation, and scientific engagement across rare kidney & metabolic diseases. With more than 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, she has held leadership roles at Travere, AveXis (Novartis), Lundbeck, and Sanofi.

Dr. Couchenour is recognised for building high-performing, patient-centred medical organisations and fostering cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative therapies to patients with rare diseases.