Anita Sekar

Anita Sekar is currently the Director of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at IDEAYA Biosciences, leading efforts in a clinical-stage precision medicine oncology company since December 2023. Prior to this role, Anita served as Associate Director of Corporate Development at Guardant Health from May 2017 to December 2023, where responsibilities included evaluating M&A and strategic investment opportunities. Anita's previous experience includes positions such as Senior Manager in Corporate Development and Biopharma Business Development, along with an MBA internship at Careport Health, contributing to the company's growth strategy until its acquisition by Allscripts. Anita began their career as a Private Equity Associate at Gemini Investors, focusing on due diligence and deal execution. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Healthcare Management from The Wharton School and a B.A. in Economics and Classics from Brown University.