Pratt, KS — Pratt Community College is pleased to announce Scott Megaffin as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award. The award ceremony will take place on October 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM in Carpenter Auditorium on the Pratt Community College campus, followed by a reception.
Scott Megaffin, a Pratt native and 1982 graduate of Pratt Community College, has been selected for his exemplary achievements and leadership in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Adiso Therapeutics since January 2022, Scott brings over 35 years of extensive industry experience to his role. His career has been marked by significant contributions in senior executive, CEO, and board director positions across Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies and emerging biotech firms.
Among his notable leadership roles, Scott previously served as the CEO of Adastra Pharmaceuticals Inc., where he spearheaded the advancement of groundbreaking clinical programs aimed at addressing high unmet needs in cancer treatment. His tenure culminated in the successful acquisition of Adastra Pharmaceuticals Inc. by Cothera Bioscience. Prior to this, Scott served as President of Churchill Pharmaceuticals, Inc., guiding the company through the FDA approval process for an oral oncology asset focused on metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer, which later saw acquisition by Sun Pharma.
Scott Megaffin's illustrious career includes strategic and operational responsibilities at Onconova, Schering-Plough, Yamanouchi, Pharmacia, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he led multiple global drug development programs resulting in regulatory approvals across various therapeutic categories including oncology, anti-infectives, inflammation, pain, critical care, and virology.
Currently, Scott Megaffin remains actively engaged in the industry as a board member of Adastra and serves on the Board of Directors for BioNJ, the leading biotechnology and life sciences organization in New Jersey.
"We are delighted to honor Scott Megaffin with the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award for his exceptional achievements and ongoing dedication to advancing healthcare through innovation and leadership," said Dr. Michael Calvert, President of Pratt Community College.
For more information about the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award ceremony and reception, please contact: Barry Fisher, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations • 620-450-2179 • barryf@prattcc.edu.
