Ramin Farhood, PharmD
Chief Executive Officer, OVN
Dr. Ramin Farhood is a distinguished pharmacologist and accomplished senior medical executive with over 20 years of global leadership in medical affairs. Known for his deep commitment to elevating the role of medical professionals within life sciences, Dr. Farhood has co-founded two key institutions that continue to shape the industry: the Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS).
Throughout his career, he has held multiple high-impact roles in top pharmaceutical companies, steering strategic initiatives across global markets. His visionary thinking and ability to connect science with purpose earned him a coveted spot on 100 Most Inspiring People in the Pharmaceutical Industry—a testament to his impact and leadership.
At OVN, Dr. Farhood leads with a clear goal: to build a platform where expertise, insight, and innovation converge to drive meaningful progress in oncology care.
Kirk Shepard, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Oncology Voice Network | Oncology Expert
A board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Kirk Shepard brings more than 25 years of experience in oncology, biotech, and pharmaceutical leadership. He has served as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at multiple oncology-focused companies, guiding clinical strategy, product development, and patient engagement at the highest levels.
Dr. Shepard is widely recognized as a transformative voice in oncology—co-founding MAPS alongside Dr. Farhood to support the professional development of medical affairs leaders worldwide
Named one of PharmaVoice's 100 Most Inspiring People in the Pharmaceutical Industry, his dedication to patient-centered innovation and his ability to translate science into scalable impact continue to inspire his peers and teams.
As Editor-in-Chief of Voices of Oncology and co-leader of OVN, Dr. Shepard champions a collaborative approach to progress—ensuring that every voice in the oncology ecosystem has a place at the table.
Rebecca Goldsetin,PhD, CMPP
Executive Director, Strategy and Communications
Dr. Rebecca Goldstein is a PhD-trained research scientist with a passion for making complex cancer biology relatable and strategically relevant, with the goal of de-risking fast-paced programs so the best innovations become cures.
Over the past 15 years, she has had a unique career journey that has given her experience in over 30 different cancer types and across multiple diverse functions in drug development.
Prior to her current role as Executive Director of Alliance Product Development within the Commercial organization of Abeona Therapeutics, Rebecca was a Senior Principal in the Medical Affairs practice area of Envision Pharma Group's Strategic Consulting vertical, and she led the Scientific Strategy vertical of Envision Pharma's medical communications vertical, during which she also established and led Envision's oncology-focused consultancy.
Prior to that, Rebecca led a series of Marketing strategy and Medical Communications teams working on a series of blockbuster, multi-indication oncology products throughout their lifecycles. She holds a PhD in cell biology and immunology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Joseph Baldini
Chief Technology Officer
Joseph Baldini brings over 20 years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformations for global public companies and is now applying that expertise full-time as the Chief Digital Officer at Oncology Voice Network. His career spans high-impact leadership roles where he has successfully scaled digital operations, modernized technology stacks, and delivered innovation at scale.
Previously, Joseph held executive roles at Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As VP of Digital Technology & Operations, he led global modernization efforts across ERP, PIM, marketing systems, and omni-channel platforms, aligning digital strategy with business objectives. He also held senior technology positions at Kate Spade & Company, Fifth & Pacific, and eFashionSolutions, where he consistently drove innovation and digital growth.
Recognized for his contributions to digital innovation, Joseph is a recipient of multiple CIO and Webby Awards. His track record reflects a commitment to transformative leadership, customer-centric design, and scalable digital architecture—hallmarks of a forward-thinking executive driving real business impact.
