Daniel Gandor

Dr. Daniel Gandor is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Lake Forest College, specializing in digital marketing, healthcare strategy, and technology adoption. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School (triple major in Marketing/Biotechnology/Technology Management) and a BA in Environmental Science from Northwestern. His professional career spans over two decades in pharmaceutical leadership roles at AbbVie, Takeda, Nanosphere, and Pfizer, focusing on digital transformation and customer experience innovation. He currently leads AbbVie’s Omnichannel & Digital Lab Strategy.

Research interests include digital health tool adoption in pharma, AI-driven marketing strategies, and enterprise sales optimization. His publications address topics like Rx/Dx digital disruption and strategies for navigating digital transformation. Notable awards include AbbVie’s 2022 President’s Award and recognition as an ELITE Leader of the Future.

He advises the Digital Health Coalition (DHC) and teaches ENTP 325: Digital Marketing & Analytics. His work bridges academic entrepreneurship with real-world industry challenges, particularly in healthcare technology and biotechnology sectors.