Joanna Rys, PhD, is a seasoned Senior Consultant at Putnam Associates, specializing in the biopharmaceutical domain. With a PhD in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley - UCSF Graduate Program, and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, her academic background has provided her with a profound understanding of the scientific principles that govern this field.

At Putnam Associates, Joanna manages teams of Senior Associates and Associates to deliver strategic roadmaps and recommendations to senior leadership in the biopharmaceutical industry. She has conducted primary market research on a domestic and global level, where she has coordinated with third-party vendors to conduct interviews among key stakeholders, including KOLs, healthcare providers, payers, and patients. Her expertise also extends to conducting internal training workshops to develop consulting and leadership skills among her teams.

Joanna's areas of expertise, include Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Strategy Consulting, Market Research, and Leadership Development. She is skilled in communicating complex scientific concepts to non-scientific audiences while maintaining her strategic perspective on business development, roadmap planning, and leadership training.