A premier life science, strategy, management and leadership consultancy serving clients across the world
About Us
Cagayan Consulting Services (CCS) is a premier life science consultancy with offerings in four major categories, drawing on extensive experience of the team.
Our Services
Comprehensive services for the life science industry
Strategy consulting for the life science industry
- Corporate strategy including strategic planning, M&A and BD&L evaluations; pipeline and portfolio strategy, optimization and development; product (profile) planning and forecasting
- For emerging businesses, development of business plans, value propositions and investment “pitch packs”
Expert consulting in pharmaceutical clinical development and clinical operations
- Medical/clinical review and writing for clients including pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, contract research organizations (CROs) and academia
- On-demand coverage for clinical development staff needs in the above organizations (e.g., medical/clinical head/director, clinical program manager, etc.)
- Coverage across all therapeutic areas, with in-depth expertise in Neuroscience
Management consulting for the life science industry and beyond
- Organizational setup, transformation and optimization, and change management
Life science leadership consulting and coaching
- Executive coaching for senior industry leaders
- Executive presentation design, preparation and coaching
Meet The Leadership
Dr. Martin Zalesak
m.zalesak@cagayanconsulting.comA senior pharmaceutical leader with extensive clinical development experience including a global blockbuster drug approval in Neuroscience; with further experience in Management, Strategy and BD&L
Education
MD/PhD, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
Experience
15+ years in the life sciences
Global Reach
Lived in 6 countries, fluent in 6 languages
Expertise
Intersection of science and business
Key Highlights
- Corporate experience at Novartis Pharma HQ in Switzerland (2013-2025)
- Led the clinical development of a blockbuster Neuroscience medication (Kesimpta, $3.2B global sales in 2024) all the way to worldwide approval
- Set up and led a major clinical organization for Europe
- Helped shape Novartis corporate strategy including leading major acquisitions and divestments
- Life science consulting experience in the Boston, USA, area (2008-2013)
- Led consulting projects, including portfolio strategy and optimization, and clinical and product development strategy, for clients ranging from major pharma to biotech startups
Get In Touch
In need of premier life science consulting services to help you attain and exceed your objectives? Contact us today and let us discuss how we can assist you in achieving your goals
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