Isma Benattia named Wyeth Consumer Healthcare head of global R&D

MADISON, N.J. Wyeth Consumer Healthcare announced that Isma Benattia has been named executive vice president of Global Research and Development, effective immediately.

In her new role, Benattia will be in charge of bringing new products to market and managing regulatory necessities regarding Wyeth’s over-the-counter products.

Benattia has served at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals since 2003, where she most recently was vice president in charge of Global Labeling. She previously held the position of executive medical director of neuroscience, where she played a leading role in managing scientific and regulatory issues involving Effexor, Wyeth’s second largest brand in terms of global revenue.

Prior to joining Wyeth, Benattia led global clinical programs for major products at Pfizer and Eli Lilly. She holds Master’s degrees in Pharmacology and Psychotropic Drugs; Methodology of Clinical Research and Medical and Marketing Management.