Who We Are

A look at who we are, what we do, and the meaning behind our work.

Murray Aitken

Executive Director

Murray Aitken is the executive director of the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. He  is a renowned expert on the challenges facing the global healthcare industry, and the prospects for improving patient outcomes through managing costs and maximizing access through Human Data Science.

Murray joined IQVIA in 2001 and has served in various roles responsible for healthcare insights, corporate strategy, and consulting.

Prior to his time at IQVIA, he  was a partner at McKinsey & Company in New Jersey and Los Angeles in the U.S. and in Seoul, South Korea, covering a broad range of industries, including life sciences and consumer goods.

He holds an MBA, with distinction, from Harvard University, and a Masters of Commerce from the University of Auckland in New Zealand.

A frequent speaker on the international healthcare circuit, Murray Aitken’s  perspectives are widely covered in the business/financial press, including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Fortune, Time, The Associated Press, Bloomberg business, Reuters, and CNBC.


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Recent Events

Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030.
At World Review Mexico, Murray Aitken presented on Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030, highlighting key trends shaping the future of the life sciences industry.

World Review Mexico

Healthcare Horizons: Closing Care Gaps in Oncology, Immunology, and Obesity
Murray Aitken spoke at the keynote discussion on what it takes to turn healthcare innovation into patient access.
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IQVIA Digital Innovation Summit

Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030
At World Review Brazil, Murray Aitken presented on Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030, highlighting key trends shaping the future of the life sciences industry.

World Review Brazil

The Bio/Pharma Industry: Where Is It Heading?
Murray Aitken, Senior Vice President, IQVIA and Executive Director, The IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, speaking at the Pharma Industry Outlook education program at DCAT Week 2026, organized by the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT), March 2026.
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DCAT Pharma Industry Outlook

Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030
At World Review Chile, Murray Aitken presented on Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030, highlighting key trends shaping the future of the life sciences industry.

World Review Chile

Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030
At World Review Argentina, Murray Aitken presented on Life Sciences in Transition: R&D Activity, New Medicines, and Market Growth to 2030, highlighting key trends shaping the future of the life sciences industry.

World Review Argentina

Murray Aitken is available to speak on a variety of topics at meetings and events across the globe. He brings years of healthcare expertise and a strong, evidence-based perspective on the latest industry topics and trends.

Michael Kleinrock

Lead Research Director

Michael Kleinrock serves as the lead research director for the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, setting the Institute’s research agenda and leading the development of reports and projects.

Mr. Kleinrock focuses on the current and future role of Human Data Science in healthcare systems around the world. He writes and speaks regularly on these and other topics of interest to pharmaceutical companies, financial analysts, trade groups, policy advocates, and regulatory agencies. He is sought after for his unique, pragmatic and evidence-based perspective.

Mr. Kleinrock came to IQVIA in 1999, and has held roles in customer service, marketing, product management and market insights.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of Essex, Colchester, UK, and a Master’s in Journalism and Radio Production from Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK.