About.
INSPIRED BY INNOVATION.
Dan Gandor is a dynamic “intrapreneur” and pharmaceutical marketing leader with over two decades of experience spanning both small molecules and biopharmaceuticals. He specializes in digital transformation, omnichannel strategy, and brand launches – always with a focus on connecting meaningfully with patients, providers, and stakeholders.
Most recently, Dan served as Executive Vice President, Head of Omnichannel and Digital Transformation at EVERSANA INTOUCH, where he led global omnichannel, digital and content capabilities and helped life sciences companies modernize customer engagement. Previously, he led Digital and Omnichannel Strategy across AbbVie’s U.S. portfolio and served as Head of Takeda’s U.S. Digital Accelerator, advancing more personalized, data-driven engagement for healthcare professionals and patients.
A passionate educator, Dan teaches Marketing Management at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and Digital Marketing and Analytics at Lake Forest College, helping prepare the next generation of business leaders.
Throughout his career, Dan has built and led teams and Centers of Excellence spanning relationship marketing, omnichannel engagement, digital innovation and analytics. He has directed high-impact commercial and enterprise-transformation initiatives, including: merger integrations, new operating models and major technology implementation, and is recognized for simplifying complexity, building organizational capabilities and turning innovation into measurable results.
Dan earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from Northwestern University. At Kellogg, he concentrated in Marketing, Biotechnology and Technology Management; as an undergraduate, he studied Environmental Science with a concentration in Biology.
Born and raised on Chicago’s Northwest Side, Dan is a proud graduate of Notre Dame College Prep in Niles. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, tinkering with pinball and arcade machines, producing synchronized holiday light shows and flying small planes.
Work Life.
MARKETING IN A DIGITAL WORLD.
01. PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING MAVEN.
With a career spanning over 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I’ve honed my skills in digital and omnichannel marketing strategies. I’ve navigated the complexities of small molecules and biopharmaceuticals, specializing in successful brand launches that leverage the power of digital platforms.
02. DIGITAL MARKETING EDUCATOR.
Beyond my pharma professional endeavors, I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge. I teach Digital Marketing & Analytics with Lake Forest College and Marketing Management with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, aiming to empower the next generation of marketers with the tools and insights needed to thrive in this dynamic field.
03. STRATEGIC CONSULTANT.
In addition to my day jobs, I delve into the world of digital marketing strategic consulting. Working on the side allows me to apply my skills to diverse projects, helping businesses optimize their online presence.
04. HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXTRAORDINAIRE.
Finally, I love creating an award-winning holiday light show outside my home in Lake Zurich, IL. The “Gandor Family Light Show” has become a holiday tradition for many families in the area, and popular on social media like TikTok.
