Abhi N.

About Abhi N.

Abhijit is a seasoned consultant with over 15 years of experience advising leading pharmaceutical companies on enterprise strategy and executing high-impact initiatives. He has navigated multiple complex scenarios and consistently achieved 15+% EBITDA improvements. With deep global expertise in pharmaceutical operations, Abhijit’s work spans advanced technologies, including biologics, peptides, vaccines and complex formulations (e.g. injectables) covering broad spectrum of therapeutic areas (e.g. Oncology, immunology, cystic fibrosis etc.)In addition to his strategy and operations advisory work, Abhijit has led over 50 due diligence assignments for deals ranging from $1B to $15+B, collaborating closely with private equity investors and pharmaceutical executives.Passionate about advancing global healthcare, Abhijit holds a Ph.D. in Organic / Medicinal Chemistry with emphasis on Oncology, and an MBA in Finance and Supply Chain from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.CORE COMPETENCIESEnterprise Strategy | Due Diligence and Value Capture | Portfolio Optimization | Operating Model | Network Strategy | Digital Enabled Operations Transformation | Technology Transfer | Supply Chain Management | CDMO Management | GLP -1 | Biologics (e.g. Gene Therapy)| Vaccines | Small Molecules | Complex Formulations |

Experience

1. Head of Global Manufacturing Network Strategy

   Vertex Pharmaceuticals

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Joined Vertex in a newly created, high- impact role reporting to SVP, leading the development of our global manufacturing network strategy across the entire portfolio.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Ph.D., Medicinal / Organic Chemistry

  2003 — 2007

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  MBA, Supply Chain & Finance

  2007 — 2008