Shikha Polega

Shikha Polega is an experienced professional in the field of scientific communications and medical strategy, currently serving as the Senior Director of Scientific Communications at Longboard Pharmaceuticals. Previously, Shikha held senior roles at UCB, including Medical Strategy Lead for Rare Syndromes and Global Medical Evidence Lead for Rare Epilepsies, and served as Medical Director for Medical Affairs focusing on Market Access for Rare Epilepsies and Rare Diseases at Zogenix, Inc. Earlier in Shikha's career, roles included Medical Science Liaison at Portola Pharmaceuticals and Associate Director of Medical Affairs Education and Training as well as Senior Medical Science Liaison at Sage Therapeutics. Shikha's academic background includes a degree in Biology from the University of Michigan and studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.