ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Jen Velez
Jen Velez
Executive vice president, health and network solutions
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J.
Her extensive background in the public and private sectors makes her one of the most respected health career executives in...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Kevin Slavin
Kevin Slavin
CEO
St. Joseph’s Health
Highly regarded Slavin, who was chair of N.J. Hospital Association during the pandemic, recently announced he will retire at the end of 2023, the close of a more-than-four-decade career.
Alan SicklesJen...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Alan Sickles
Alan Sickles
CEO
Saint Michael’s Medical Center
Has helped transform struggling facility that is the top-rated hospital for safety in Newark, and quickly climbing up the rankings on all facets of care and training.
Stephanie SchwartzKevin Slavin
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Stephanie Schwartz
Stephanie Schwartz
President
Overlook Medical Center
A star on the rise, she’s overseeing a major renovation of what already is one of the very top hospitals in the state.
Thomas PolenAlan Sickles
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Thomas Polen
Thomas Polen
CEO
BD
Among so many advancements, BD recently introduced a new, robotic track system that could automate (and potentially speed up) lab specimen processing.
Judith PersichilliStephanie Schwartz
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Judith Persichilli
Judith Persichilli
Commissioner of health
State of New Jersey
The endemic period of COVID has taken her out of a spotlight she never wanted, but the extreme challenges of her position remain. She handles them all...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — David Perlin
David Perlin
Chief scientific officer
Center for Discovery and Innovation
World-class researcher recently received the prestigious Dr. Sol J. Barer Award for Vision, Innovation and Leadership from BioNJ, a well-deserved honor.
John OylerJudith Persichilli
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — John Oyler
John Oyler
Founder and CEO
BeiGene
The 400,000-square-foot U.S. manufacturing and clinical research & development center over 42 acres in Hopewell (which may open by end of year) was a great get for the state.
Dr. Ronald...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Dr. Ronald Nahass
Dr. Ronald Nahass
President
ID Care
He heads the largest physician group for infectious disease specialists in the state — one that has more than 40 physicians and 10 offices, and practices in more than 130...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Health Care/Life Sciences — Mike Munoz
Mike Munoz
Market president
AmeriHealth New Jersey
Relies on his more than 25 years in the industry to oversee profit-and-loss management and business operations for the statewide health plan.
Mike MaronDr. Ronald Nahass
