Valay Desai

Valay Desai has a comprehensive background in global business strategy, analytics, and market research within the pharmaceutical industry. At Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., roles encompassed Senior Director of Global Business Strategy & Analytics and Director of Global Market Research, focusing on lifecycle management and competitive insights for both marketed and pipeline drugs. Experience continued at Jazz Pharmaceuticals as Director of Global Strategic Market Insights and at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies as Director of Commercial Strategy & Insights. Earlier positions at IMS Health included Senior Consultant and market research roles, where Valay Desai significantly enhanced client engagements and positioned the company as a leader in market insights. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Strategy from NYU Stern School of Business and a BS in Biology from The College of New Jersey.