Nikheel Kolatkar

Nikheel Kolatkar is an accomplished executive in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Vice President and Corporate Officer of Medical Affairs at Genentech since October 2020. With extensive experience in medical affairs, global product strategy, and clinical development, Nikheel has led large teams and managed critical initiatives across various therapeutic areas, including cancer immunotherapy and immunology. Significant prior roles at Genentech include Integration Lead for a $1.4 billion biotech acquisition and Lifecycle Leader for early-stage respiratory assets. Nikheel's career also includes leadership positions at Roche UK and GlaxoSmithKline, along with a foundational role as Founder and CEO of a MedTech startup. Eduated at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School and MIT Sloan School of Management, Nikheel's academic credentials complement a robust professional background in healthcare and management.