Shailaja Korukonda
About Shailaja Korukonda
Shailaja Korukonda is the Vice President at Prothena Corporation plc, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in global marketing and has held significant roles at Merck, Mallinckrodt, and Eisai Pharma, contributing to various successful product launches and commercial strategies.
Current Role at Prothena Corporation
Shailaja Korukonda serves as Vice President at Prothena Corporation plc, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the strategic direction and operational execution of the company’s initiatives. Prothena is focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, and Korukonda's extensive background in pharmaceutical marketing enhances the company's efforts in this area.
Previous Experience at Merck
Korukonda has held multiple roles at Merck, including Global Marketing Director for the Women’s Health Franchise from 2011 to 2013 and the HIV Franchise from 2015 to 2017. During her tenure, she developed and implemented marketing strategies that significantly impacted product visibility and market penetration. Additionally, she served as U.S. Marketing Director for the Fertility Franchise from 2013 to 2015 and as Asia Pacific Marketing Director for Women’s Health from 2010 to 2011.
Leadership at Eisai Pharma
At Eisai Pharma, Korukonda worked as Executive Director and Global Commercial Lead for Alzheimer’s Disease Assets from 2018 to 2022. She was responsible for developing a prelaunch commercialization strategy for a breakthrough Alzheimer's therapy, which had significant market potential. Her leadership in this role contributed to the strategic positioning of the therapy in a competitive landscape.
Educational Background
Korukonda holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from M.S. University and a Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) in Marketing Management from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies. She also completed a program at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, focusing on healthcare marketing in the 21st century. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Since 2021, Korukonda has been a member of Neythri.org’s leadership circle, an organization dedicated to supporting South Asian women in their professional journeys. Her involvement reflects her commitment to mentorship and empowerment within the community, further enhancing her professional profile.