Dr. Flavio Somanji Founder and CEO, EcoDemand, USA

Dr. Flavio Somanji is an oncology and healthcare strategist with more than a decade of experience spanning translational research, precision medicine, bioengineering, and global health. His work focuses on translating complex biological and clinical evidence into strategies that improve therapeutic development and patient outcomes. Dr. Somanji spent six years in... read moreOncology Translational Research at Novartis, where he supported oncology pipeline decisions by integrating multi-omics, pharmacodynamic, and efficacy data to inform clinical readiness, go/no-go decisions, and portfolio strategy. His earlier experience includes targeted protein degradation at UCB and gene therapy manufacturing at Brammer Bio, where he worked on process optimization and GMP scale-up. His interdisciplinary background includes a Doctor of Health Sciences in Global Health from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, a master’s degree in Bioengineering and Nanotechnology from Harvard University, and bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Neuroscience from Syracuse University. Dr. Somanji is also the founder and CEO of EcoDemand, an e-commerce platform designed to improve access to high-quality research consumables. His interests include translational oncology, behavioral and digital therapeutics, precision medicine, and the integration of biological, behavioral, and technological approaches to healthcare.