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SEASONED PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE

Ketan Desai MD PhD

I am an entrepreneur and pharmaceutical executive, having served as CEO and CMO of multiple biotech companies. I specialize in clinical development, regulatory strategy, and drug innovation across diverse therapeutic areas, with a strong interest in applying AI to advance medical practice and research.

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  • Research and Development
  • Regulatory and Compliance
  • Medical

About Ketan Desai MD PhD

I am an entrepreneur and seasoned pharmaceutical executive, having served as CEO and CMO of multiple biotechnology companies. My work spans a broad range of therapeutic areas, including allergy, immunology, rheumatology, oncology/immuno-oncology, pulmonary diseases, metabolism, CNS, dermatology, and vaccines. I have successfully led the filing of 15 INDs and 5 NDA/BLA submissions.

I have a strong interest in the application of artificial intelligence in medical practice, particularly in radiology, as well as in advancing innovative drug development strategies.

In addition to my industry experience, I am an active contributor to investment platforms such as TalkMarkets and Seeking Alpha, and the author of Germs of War. I regularly speak at medical and business conferences and have served as a medical advisor to ABC News on bioterrorism.

My expertise includes strategic assessment of biotechnology companies, due diligence and in-licensing evaluations, and end-to-end clinical development—from preclinical pharmacology and toxicology through Phase I–IV trials. I have extensive experience in clinical protocol design, regulatory strategy (IND/NDA/BLA), medical monitoring, and preparation of ISS/ISE, as well as supporting publications and commercialization efforts.

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