Jay Thyagarajan

Jay Thyagarajan has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Corporate Vice President for Business Area Middle East, Africa, Gulf and CIS Operations at Novo Nordisk, where tenure began in September 1997. Prior roles include Corporate Vice President of South East Asia Operations and Vice President of Strategic Pricing & Market Access, where Jay provided strategic guidance on pricing and reimbursement, enhancing competitiveness within the IO business. Past positions include General Manager for South East Asia Emerging Markets, as well as leadership roles focused on market access and bio-pharmaceutical growth. Jay's prior experience includes roles in marketing and sales management, with a career beginning in sales at Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited. Academic qualifications consist of an MBA in Marketing Management and a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Bangalore University, complemented by a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management.