Shefali Shah, MBA
About Shefali Shah, MBA
Shefali Shah is the Global VP of Market Value and Commercial Effectiveness at MindMaze, with extensive experience in market access and commercial strategy across various healthcare companies. She holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and combines her expertise in healthcare with a passion for yoga and meditation.
Current Role at MindMaze
Shefali Shah serves as the Global VP of Market Value and Commercial Effectiveness at MindMaze since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing market access strategies and driving commercial effectiveness within the organization. Her leadership aims to align commercial initiatives with market needs, ensuring that the company's products reach the intended audiences effectively.
Previous Experience in Market Access Consulting
Prior to her current position, Shefali Shah worked at Evidera as Principal in Global Market Access Consulting from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she provided insights and strategies to improve market access for healthcare products. She also held several key roles at Novo Nordisk, including Director of Field Planning and Insights, and Director of Market Access Effectiveness, where she developed strategies to enhance market presence and patient access.
Educational Background
Shefali Shah earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Marketing and Finance from 2002 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in market access and commercial effectiveness.
Achievements in Product Launches
Throughout her career, Shefali Shah has played a significant role in launching numerous blockbuster products and novel treatments. She has successfully aligned medical teams with commercial brand support, driving evidence development to expand market access. Her systematic strategies have contributed to improved patient health and well-being through enhanced access to vital medicines and treatments.
Integration of Wellness Practices
In addition to her professional expertise, Shefali Shah has earned a 500-hour Yoga Instructor Certification, studying with a neuro-physical therapist. She integrates ancient wisdom traditions, such as yoga and meditation, with scientific evidence to advance health and wellness. Her approach includes incorporating studies on meditation's impact on the brain into her teaching, promoting both physical practice and mindfulness.