Dr. Newton has worked for 35 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech life sciences industries. He co-discovered and was the product champion of what is now the largest-selling and most-prescribed cholesterol-reducing drug in the world, atorvastatin (Lipitor®). He is currently Founder, Board Director, and Scientific Advisor at Esperion Therapeutics. Prior to his current responsibilities, Roger was SVP, Pfizer Global R&D, and Director, Esperion Therapeutics, a Pfizer, Inc. company.
