Niti Goel

Dr. Goel is a board-certified rheumatologist and physician-scientist who brings to light the clinical and market potential of novel molecules and products. With over 20 years in clinical development, business development, and medical affairs, her career has spanned academia, biotech, and pharma: Kezar, IQVIA, Array, UCB, P&GP, UTMB, and Duke. Dr. Goel provides deep experience in the clinical development of small molecules, biologics, and stem cell therapies and currently is an independent consultant supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Previously at Kezar, Dr. Goel, as its Chief Medical Officer, was instrumental in the growth of the clinical development organization, supported a successful IPO, and advanced the development of KZR-616 in the clinic. Prior to Kezar, she was Vice President of Strategic Drug Development at IQVIA, where she focused on the design and implementation of clinical trials as well as development and commercialization planning for molecules in autoimmunity and autoinflammation. Before IQVIA, Dr. Goel served in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs roles at Array BioPharma, UCB Pharma, and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals (P&GP), focusing on the development and commercialization of both small molecules and biologics in the rheumatology/immunology area. After completing her postgraduate training, she spent approximately 10 years with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Goel received her BS degree in Science at Pennsylvania State University and her MD degree, summa cum laude, from Jefferson Medical College. She completed her training in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Duke University Medical Center. She also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke and continues to see patients and train residents and rheumatology fellows.