Nina Patel Lahanis is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in the biopharma industry, specializing in patient safety, scientific communications, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership. Throughout her career, Nina has consistently delivered innovative solutions across global and regional markets, demonstrating a proven ability to guide organizations through complex regulatory landscapes while driving business development and optimizing operational efficiency. Her expertise spans a variety of key sectors within life sciences, making her a highly sought-after leader for strategic advisory roles and board-level engagements.
Currently serving as the Vice President of Safety Data Management and General Manager for the Americas at PrimeVigilance, Nina oversees the patient safety (pharmacovigilance)) functions globally. In this role, she ensures compliance with international regulatory standards and leads initiatives to enhance audit readiness. Nina drives strategic projects focused on technological innovation, resource optimization, and operational improvements, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives. She also plays a pivotal role in client engagement, working directly with key stakeholders to deliver tailored compliance solutions and solidify long-term relationships.
Prior to joining PrimeVigilance, Nina was the Associate Vice President of Safety Science at Eversana, where she led the vision for patient safety services, significantly increasing revenue and market positioning through customized compliance offerings. Her leadership in building a thought leadership platform, including speaking at industry forums and collaborating with regulatory authorities, further solidified her standing as an expert in the field. At Eversana, Nina was also responsible for managing the financial performance of the patient safety service lines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and successful operational inspections.
Nina’s career also includes leadership roles at Syneos Health, PPD, Inc., and Ashfield Pharmacovigilance, where she was instrumental in integrating and transforming the operational delivery departments post-merger, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring regulatory compliance across global teams. At Ashfield, Nina’s efforts resulted in a 30% growth in the client base and an impressive 25% increase in new business. She has successfully navigated the complexities of post-approval regulatory processes, integrating them into seamless operations that comply with varying regulatory environments worldwide.
In addition to her extensive experience in patient safety, Nina has demonstrated a knack for business development and client relationship management. She grew revenue by over $1M in her role as Director of Business Development at CommGenix, LLC, and has consistently exceeded targets in strategic account management, delivering high-value contracts in the medical communications sector. Her ability to integrate market growth with operational excellence has been a hallmark of her leadership style.
Nina holds a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin, with a minor in Spanish, and has completed coursework in Molecular Biology at Harvard University. She has been an active leader in the healthcare industry, serving as the Immediate Past President, President, President-Elect, and Secretary of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Nina is also a member of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) and the Drug Information Association (DIA).
Throughout her career, Nina has developed a global perspective, with international operations management experience in India, Bulgaria, Mexico, Canada, and the UK. Her multilingual skills in English, Spanish, Gujarati, and Hindi allow her to effectively communicate and build relationships across diverse cultures and regions. Nina is also passionate about understanding the generational diversity in the workplace and uses her knowledge and experience to encourage awareness and appreciation of this diversity among her peers and staff.
Outside of her professional achievements, Nina enjoys reading, travel, and maintaining a wellness focused lifestyle. She is driven by a personal mission to continuously contribute her expertise to organizations seeking guidance on regulatory, patient safety, and compliance issues. As she looks ahead to future opportunities, Nina is eager to lend her extensive experience to boards and advisory roles, where her strategic insights and leadership can help shape the success of organizations across the biopharma and life sciences sectors.
Nina’s combination of technical expertise, global leadership, and strategic vision makes her a highly valuable asset to any board or advisory team, positioning her as a trusted advisor and a leader in the fields of patient safety, scientific communications, and operations management while maintaining compliance in the life science industry.
Character
Nina Patel Lahanis is a dedicated and ethical leader with a strong commitment to driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in the biopharma industry.
Knowledge
With over 30 years of experience in patient safety, scientific communications, operational leadership, and business development, Nina possesses deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and optimizing global operations.
Strategic
Nina excels in developing and executing operational strategies that align with business growth objectives, leveraging technological innovation and resource optimization to achieve efficiency and compliance.
Communication
Nina is a skilled communicator, building strong client relationships, presenting at industry forums, and guiding cross-functional teams with clarity to achieve organizational goals.
