Snigdha Santra

As the Director and Head of Business Insights and Strategy at Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Snigdha Santra leads with a clear purpose: to bring unique, patient-centric clinical insights into early drug development and strengthen collaborative partnerships across the drug development continuum, ultimately aiming to have a transformational impact on human health. Over the course of her diverse career spanning more than a decade, Snigdha has held several senior positions across a variety of global markets and disciplines. Her extensive experience working with international teams and managing complex cross-functional collaborations has enriched her understanding of the global healthcare landscape, further fueling her commitment to ensuring equitable access to medicines worldwide. At Chugai, Snigdha has led groundbreaking insights generation for early-stage products targeting rare diseases. She has also fostered a vibrant culture of innovation, courage, and excellence within her team. Snigdha's dedication and relentless efforts have led to the development of educational resources supporting patients - an accomplishment that strongly echoes Chugai's overall commitment to measurably improving patient outcomes.