Ajay Rai

Ajay Rai is an accomplished executive in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with extensive experience in strategy, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Sigilon Therapeutics, Ajay leads initiatives focused on cell therapies for chronic diseases. Additionally, as a Strategic Business Advisor at Cayuga Biotech, Ajay supports fundraising and partnering efforts for innovative treatments addressing uncontrolled bleeding. Previous roles include Vice President at Frequency Therapeutics, Senior Director at Takeda, and various leadership positions at Biogen Idec and Forest Laboratories, where Ajay successfully executed high-value transactions and corporate strategies. Ajay's academic credentials include an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management and a B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business.