Gadareth Higgs is a seasoned independent consultant with over 15 years of postgraduate experience, specializing in healthcare and life sciences startup growth strategy. As the Principal at Higgs Insights, LLC, based in Stamford, CT, Gadareth has built a strong reputation for delivering transformative insights and practical solutions to businesses ranging from pre-seed to seed stage startups. His expertise is in optimizing fundraising documents (business plans, financial models, pitch decks), research (bioinformatics, market research, and real-world data/evidence [RWD/E]), and scaling (efficiency, KPIs, and revenues). With a Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology and a Master’s in Bioinformatics, Gadareth brings both scientific acumen and strategic thinking to drive measurable results for his clients.
Gadareth’s career has been marked by his ability to synthesize complex data and turn it into actionable strategies. At Higgs Insights, LLC, he helped one client double their investor interest with an attractive pitch deck and financial model, and another triple projected revenues with innovative market research into a new vertical.
In his recent role as Senior Director of RWE Precision Oncology Services at ConcertAI, Gadareth pioneered precision oncology services through AI technologies, starting up an entire business unit. He led a team to enhance productivity, build strategic partnerships, and secure key client commitments in the field of RWD and RWE. His deep understanding of oncology, coupled with his expertise in AI, enabled him to drive innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.
Before his tenure at ConcertAI, Gadareth worked as an Associate Consultant at McKinsey & Company, where he leveraged his extensive experience in healthcare and life sciences to develop impactful business strategies for a range of clients. Notably, he led a transformation project for a large biotech company, optimizing employee allocation to double HIV patient coverage. He also played a critical role in conducting due diligence for multi-billion-dollar acquisitions, including a specialty pharmacy asset by a large payer and an oncology RWD asset by a private equity firm. His contributions were integral to enhancing operational efficiencies and driving growth for clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Gadareth’s academic background, which includes a Ph.D. from Yale University in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology and an M.S. in Bioinformatics, has provided him with a strong foundation in both the scientific and technical aspects of life sciences. He doubled the discoveries of novel genetic control elements in bacteria in the Breaker Lab at Yale. This led to numerous publications, one of which was published with him as a co-author up to 3 years after he graduated.
Throughout his career, Gadareth has honed his skills in project coordination, stakeholder management, and leadership, and has demonstrated a remarkable ability to foster collaborations that drive successful business transformations. His commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his technical expertise, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, and JavaScript, as well as certifications in Lean Six Sigma and ISO Internal Auditing.
Beyond his professional achievements, Gadareth is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within academia and the workplace. He has served in leadership roles within the Graduate Student Assembly at Yale University. He has also led Yale’s Biological and Biomedical Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Collective’s Empowerment arm, and Yale’s Black Graduate Network.
Gadareth’s ability to blend scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic insight makes him an invaluable partner for businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of the healthcare and life sciences sectors. His work continues to have a lasting impact on the organizations and individuals he collaborates with, driving growth, innovation, and success.
Character: Gadareth Higgs demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and fostering diversity and inclusion in both professional and academic settings.
Knowledge: With a Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology and a background in bioinformatics, Gadareth brings deep scientific and technical expertise to his consulting work.
Strategic: He excels in devising and executing data-driven business strategies, leveraging AI, market analysis, and competitive insights to drive organizational success.
Communication: Gadareth effectively conveys complex ideas through clear, impactful presentations, pitch decks, and market analyses that resonate with both clients and stakeholders.
