Nikhil Nitin Mutyal
Head of Search and Evaluation- Respiratory and Immunology AstraZeneca
Nikhil Mutyal, Ph.D., is Global Head of Search and Evaluation – Respiratory & Immunology at AstraZeneca, where he leads a team focused on R&I BD across all stages, geographies and modalities. A pharmaceutical business development and strategic planning leader, he is passionate about building teams that create value through external innovation and transformative deals, with a knack for identifying “diamonds in the rough.” His work sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and deals, shaping partnerships and driving pipeline impact. He has held BD&L and corporate development roles at Merck, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and AVEO Oncology.
