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RxVP Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific: Shaping the Future of Life Sciences Leadership

Leadership in Asia Pacific

Dr. Deepa Desai

Dr. Deepa Desai

RxVP Head of Asia Pacific, Mumbai

RxVP Asia Pacific is led by Dr. Deepa Desai, based in Mumbai, whose career spans more than two decades of global healthcare leadership.

She has held senior executive roles at IQVIA and LabCorp, leading global teams of more than 5,000 professionals across complex, multi market environments.

She is also the founder of one of India’s first Healthcare Leadership Summits, 2024, convening leaders from over 25 organizations to advance executive collaboration.

Her appointment reflects RxVP’s commitment to ensuring Asia Pacific is not only represented on the global stage, but actively shaping it.

From regional strength to global influence, Asia Pacific leaders are defining the next era of Life Sciences.

Why Asia Pacific, Now?

Asia Pacific has become one of the most strategically significant regions in global Life Sciences.

India, in particular, has emerged as a major innovation and capability hub, with nearly 80% of the world’s top 15 pharmaceutical companies establishing Global Capability Centers, GCCs, in the country. Across the region, investment, talent density, and executive influence continue to accelerate.

This is no longer a region contributing at the margins, it is helping shape global strategy.

With growth comes the need for deeper leadership connection and trusted platforms for peer exchange.

RxVP Asia Pacific meets this moment, fostering dialogue, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring the region plays an active role in shaping the future of Life Sciences.