"We are elated to welcome Tushar to Ligandal. His experience in negotiating multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical transactions and his drive to scale Ligandal's platform will be invaluable to our growth," said Andre Watson, Chairman & CEO of Ligandal Inc.
Mr. Nuwal is a global pharmaceutical veteran. His leadership spans across R&D, manufacturing, product & launch management, operations, business & corporate development, licensing, portfolio, and commercial strategy. His most recent role was Vice President at Polypid Inc., where he led BD&L. Prior to that, he was Executive Director of BD&L at Sandoz, a $10 billion division of Novartis.
Mr. Nuwal's career is marked by impressive achievements. He has successfully led and closed over $2 billion in transactions and launched products generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. His experience includes roles at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Purdue Pharma, and Fresenius Kabi.
Mr. Nuwal holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an M.S. in Transactional & IP Law from Northwestern University, a post-graduate diploma in Finance from New York University, and is currently enrolled in a medical sciences certificate program at Harvard University.
"I'm thrilled to join Ligandal, advancing our cell and gene therapy platform. I'm particularly inspired by Andre Watson, our Founder and a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient in Healthcare. I'm excited about collaborating with him and our world-class team. This includes Dr. Adam Stein, our Chief Scientific Officer and former mid-size pharma executive, and Dr. Daniel Fagbuyi, a Board Member, Chief Medical Officer, EVP of Government Affairs, former Obama Administration Biodefense & Public Health appointee, former advisor to HHS, FDA, & CDC, and a US Army War Veteran. Together, we'll scale the company's vision and mission," said Mr. Nuwal.
About Ligandal - Ligandal is at the forefront of genetic medicine, focusing on innovative solutions for oncology, rare genetic disorders, and biodefense. Leveraging cutting-edge nanotechnology, Ligandal is committed to developing therapies that have the potential to transform lives and shape the future of medicine.
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