Michael Atkinson is the director of patient communities within patient first digital solutions at the PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has spent over 15 years working on digital solutions that support patients at scale while generating meaningful insights for healthcare and research organizations. Michael brings deep experience across patient communities, with a strong track record of aligning product and technology teams with commercial and strategic objectives. Prior to its acquisition by Thermo Fisher Scientific, he held senior leadership roles at HealthUnlocked, the world’s largest social network for health, where he led data and analytics, commercial operations, and insights functions. Both operational and strategic, Michael is a strong advocate for evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement, and the use of digital platforms to improve patient activation, health outcomes, and system efficiency. He holds a Master’s degree in Computing from Oxford Brookes University and a degree in Mathematics from the University of Bristol.
Director, Patient Communities, Patient First Digital Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific
