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Jignesh Sangani

Jignesh Sangani

Chester Springs

Summary

Strategic pharmaceutical leader with 25+ years of success across Marketing, Patient Services, Sales, Sales Training and Market Access. Proven expertise in shaping scientific strategy, building high-performing cross-functional teams and driving market growth across Immunology/Nephrology, CV Metabolic, Rare Disease, Allergy/Asthma/Dermatology, Anti-Infectives and ADHD. Skilled in optimizing patient access solutions, developing HUB services and reimbursement strategies, and advancing payer and provider engagement. Committed to delivering measurable outcomes, elevating the patient journey and driving sustained commercial performance. Well-positioned to contribute broad commercialization leadership in a leadership role.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Marketing Director

Corium Pharmaceuticals
Boston
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Led the development and refinement of marketing strategies to accelerate post-launch growth for AZSTARYS in the Adult ADHD market, collaborating closely with Sales, Medical, and Access teams to drive strategic alignment and market expansion.
  • Built and nurtured partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and industry stakeholders, elevating brand awareness and adapting engagement strategies to dynamic market needs.
  • Designed and implemented the 'Dedicated Rep Concierge Program,' optimizing field engagement and aligning access initiatives with evolving commercial objectives.
  • Shaped and advanced the scientific narrative for AZSTARYS as a differentiated prodrug therapy, collaborating closely with Medical Affairs to educate stakeholders and position the brand distinctively in a highly genericized ADHD market.

Senior Marketing Director

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
Rockville
04.2020 - 02.2023
  • Directed market development and disease education strategy for Lupus Nephritis, leading the creation and execution of the 'Time Is Nephrons' campaign to elevate early diagnosis and treatment urgency, shape the unmet need narrative, and position Lupkynis for successful launch and early adoption.
  • Standardized renal lexicon and streamlined corporate data on Lupus Nephritis incidence and prevalence, aligning cross-functional communications and strengthening forecasting accuracy to support Lupkynis launch planning.
  • Developed and deployed customer education materials and access tools, enhancing reimbursement pull-through and reducing barriers to therapy initiation.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to design and implement patient onboarding solutions, including the patient initiation form, HUB services for benefits verification and fulfillment, and a bridge program to ensure timely therapy initiation pending payer approval.

Marketing Director, Renal/Hematology

Astra Zeneca
Wilmington
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Led US brand strategy for Roxadustat, including market assessment, disease state awareness, and brand positioning to prepare the nephrology market for a first-in-class treatment for anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Created and executed the 'Hidden HIF' disease awareness campaign, leveraging Nobel Prize-winning science on oxygen-sensing pathways to elevate scientific credibility and drive early stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborated with Medical Affairs to implement a Phase 3B trial across DaVita and FMC dialysis networks, building operational familiarity with Roxadustat and supporting site-of-care readiness for future commercialization.
  • Developed payer strategies and value propositions in collaboration with Market Access, Medical, and Pricing teams, addressing reimbursement challenges and optimizing market uptake pathways.

Senior Leadership Roles: Sales, Marketing & Market Access

Shire Pharmaceuticals
Philadelphia/Boston
12.2008 - 08.2018
  • Led US value strategy and positioning efforts across rare disease and renal brands, driving operational success and commercial growth.
  • Directed high-performing regional sales teams to consistent target overachievement; awarded President’s Club.
  • Progressed through leadership roles spanning Value Strategy (2015–2018), Marketing (2013–2015), and Sales Management (2008–2013).

Sales and training leadership roles

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
11.1998 - 12.2008
  • Sales and training leadership roles at Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals, consistently recognized with President’s Club honors and progressive advancement through District Manager, Training Manager, and Sales Representative roles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1998

Skills

  • Leadership
  • HCP Marketing
  • Market Access Strategy
  • Patient Services Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Team Building
  • Scientific Strategy Development
  • KOL Engagement
  • Product Launch Excellence
  • Patient Access & Affordability Solutions
  • Reimbursement Strategy
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Disease State Awareness Campaigns
  • Scientific Acumen

Accomplishments

  • President's Club Award x2
  • Completed Management Development

Languages

Gujarati
Professional

Timeline

Senior Marketing Director

Corium Pharmaceuticals
02.2023 - 02.2025

Senior Marketing Director

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
04.2020 - 02.2023

Marketing Director, Renal/Hematology

Astra Zeneca
08.2018 - 04.2020

Senior Leadership Roles: Sales, Marketing & Market Access

Shire Pharmaceuticals
12.2008 - 08.2018

Sales and training leadership roles

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
11.1998 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Pittsburgh

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