Anca Costea

Anca Costea has a diverse and extensive work experience in commercial strategy, market development, business analytics, and competitive intelligence.

Anca is currently serving as the Director of Commercial Strategy and CI at ATACANA GROUP Inc. since February 2021.

Prior to that, they worked as a Strategic Advisor from April 2019 to February 2021.

Before that, they held the position of Director of Global Commercial Development at Pfizer from April 2017 to March 2019, where they were responsible for driving the strategic direction, investment decisions, and market development for the NASH portfolio.

Anca also worked as a Senior Manager of Business Analytics and Insights at Pfizer from 2015 to 2017, where they led marketing research projects and provided strategic support for the Lyrica brand.

Additionally, Costea served as a Board Director and Advisor at SCIP from 2014 to 2016, where they contributed to the association's strategic direction and thought leadership.

Anca also gained experience as an Associate Director at Cello Health Insight from 2012 to 2014, leading primary marketing research and strategic consulting in various therapy areas.

Prior to that, they worked as a Project Director at Market Strategies International from 2010 to 2012, focusing on healthcare research and managing client relationships.

Costea also served as a Corporate Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst at Covidien in 2009, providing strategic analysis and implementing a knowledge management system.

Anca began their career as a Graduate Research Assistant at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and as a Research Assistant at American University in Bulgaria.

Anca Costea's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Political Science and International Relations from the American University in Bulgaria. Anca also holds a Master's degree in Marketing Research from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

In addition to their formal education, Anca Costea has obtained several certifications. These certifications include a Certificate of Completion in Negotiating to Win from the American Management Association (obtained in June 2013), Advanced Moderator Training from RIVA Market Research & Training Institute (obtained in September 2010), Preparation & Facilitation of a Business War Game from Kappa West (obtained in January 2010), Financial Forensics Competitive Intelligence from the Academy of Competitive Intelligence (obtained in March 2009), and Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC) from Scrum Inc. (obtained in March 2021).