Usha Arunachalam

Usha Arunachalam is a seasoned professional with a strong background in business development and leadership within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as a Board Member at Pacific Vision Foundation since May 2016, Usha has held notable positions including Sr. Vice President of Business Development at Prolynx and Vice President of Business Development for various organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Kosan Biosciences. Usha's experience also includes a tenure as CEO at Applied Protein Sciences, where Mucositis assets were sold to IndUS Pharmaceuticals, as well as consulting roles that highlight expertise in the industry. Usha holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a PhD in Biochemistry from the Indian Institute of Science.