Lesa Deonarine

Lesa Deonarine, MBA, is an experienced project manager with a strong background in various aspects of healthcare and research project management. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Daiichi Sankyo since May 2025, Lesa previously held positions as a Senior Project Manager at Neumentum, Inc. and Enalare Therapeutics Inc., focusing on financial, clinical operations, and research and development. From March 2021 to March 2023, Lesa worked at Pandemic Response Lab, specializing in molecular diagnostics, and prior to that, Lesa managed prostate cancer research projects at Weill Cornell Medicine. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Interdisciplinary Studies/Risk Management from St. John's University, completed in 2021, and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the same institution, earned in 2015.