Michael Wrigglesworth
Vice President - Programs Operations The Max Foundation
J. Michael Wrigglesworth has spent the last 20 years working to increase access to oncology medication for cancer patients around the world. As the VP of Programs Operations for The Max Foundation, Michael has helped design, build, and manage the operational teams and programs for the organization since its earliest days. Max programs accelerate health equity by delivering medication, technology, and services to patients facing cancer and other critical illnesses, focusing on those no one else is helping. Michael is also deeply passionate about how technology can accelerate global health equity. With an expertise in information technology, he designed and engineered PATS, the custom cloud software solution Max uses to connect physicians with supply chains and implementing partners to track case detail and deliver medicine to thousands of patients. Michael is a graduate of Santa Clara University and lives on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Seminars
- Highlighting the operational aspects and unique features of the Max Foundation’s access model
- Contrasting The Max Foundation’s humanitarian model with traditional MAP and compassionate use frameworks
- Navigating the unique operational realities of low- and middle-income countries – from infrastructure and supply chain to patient engagement
- Addressing the holistic challenges of access: practical, political, and logistical considerations in scaling impact
