Krishna Murthi

Krishna Murthi is currently serving as Senior Alliance Management Director at Alector since February 2024. Prior to this role, Krishna had an extensive career at Gilead Sciences, where from December 2017 to December 2023, responsibilities included leading strategic alliances in oncology, inflammation, and virology across various operational areas. Previous positions include Director of Alliance Management at Accenture, where Krishna focused on growth strategies for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and Head of Business Development at InnovaTID Pharmaceuticals Consulting. With significant experience in drug discovery and commercialization, Krishna held leadership roles at Rishi Pharmaceuticals and GPC Biotech, managing R&D teams and leading project initiatives in oncology. Educational qualifications include an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University.