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Ranya Dajani

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Business Development Consultant to Pharma and Biotech at Self-employed
📍 Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Ranya Dajani is a seasoned business development consultant specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Her extensive career includes roles as Vice President of Business Development at Advaxis, Inc. , and in Investor Relations at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Boston University.

Outside of her primary professional focus, Ranya remains connected to her alma mater, the University of Michigan. She participates in alumni events, sharing her career experiences and insights with current students, demonstrating a commitment to mentoring the next generation of professionals.

She was a featured speaker at the University of Michigans "Economics@Work" series in early 2026.

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Current Role
Business Development Consultant to Pharma and Biotech
Location
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Personality Overview

How Ranya shows up

Early Adopter
Fast But Thoughtful
Goal-Oriented

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Ranya cares about

Pharma Business Development
Her career is centered on business development for pharma and biotech, with leadership roles at companies like Advaxis, Inc. and Schrödinger.
Biotech Alliances
She has been involved in negotiating and announcing clinical collaborations and licensing agreements between major biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Business Development Consultant to Pharma and Biotech
Self-employed
5-2020 - 3-2022
Business Development
Schrödinger
6-2019 - 1-2022
Business Development Consultant
Biotechnology and Pharma Companies
7-2016 - 12-2018
Vice President Business Development
Advaxis, Inc.
10-2012 - 6-2016
Executive Director Investor Relations
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Education
1984 - 1988
BA
University of Michigan
1990 - 1992
MBA
Boston University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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