Senior Medical Director
AstraZeneca
Dr. Howard was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and is the second eldest of five siblings. His family moved to Texas at an early age, but ultimately all transitioned to Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Miami with AΩA honors. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Parkland Hospital/University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at the Methodist Hospital/Texas Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
He returned to Florida to practice general and interventional cardiology on the southwest coast of Florida for over 28 years. After a few years in a multispecialty practice, he transitioned to building the largest single-specialty cardiology practice in the state of Florida, based in Sarasota. During that time, he developed a highly regarded cardiology practice, but was also extensively involved in education, external consultation, and participated in over 65 clinical research trials. In March 2014, he transitioned to a field medical directorship in AstraZeneca's cardiovascular division of medical affairs. His primary responsibility is to provide scientific and clinical expertise to the brand's medical strategy and develop enhanced peer relationships with physicians and institutions in the cardiovascular arena. His involvement extends to areas such as investigator-sponsored research, support of clinical trials, major conferences/advisory boards, and education.
He resides in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife Tiffany and three children, Nathan, Nick, and Sophia. He enjoys the symphony, opera, and theater as well as spending time with his family, whether relaxing on the beach or hiking and skiing in the mountains.
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