Ankita Deshpande (She

Ankita Deshpande currently serves as the Global Marketing and Commercial Lead for Rare Disease at Moderna, responsible for developing a comprehensive commercial strategy for rare disease initiatives. Previously, Ankita held multiple senior roles at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including Head of Digital Health and Experience Innovation and Senior Director of Global Value, Access, and Pricing, where contributions focused on digital health capabilities and innovative access solutions for rare diseases. Ankita's background also includes leadership positions at AstraZeneca, Genocea Biosciences, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, with expertise in commercial planning, market access, and health economics. Ankita earned a Masters of Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine and holds degrees in Applied Biomedical Science and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and The Wharton School, respectively.