Chayanika Raj is a Research Consultant at Russell Reynolds Associates in Gurugram, where she has served since 2022. She brings extensive experience in leadership hiring and executive search, particularly within the global healthcare sector. Prior to her current role, she was a Principal Consultant at EMA Partners and spent over six years as a Researcher in the Global Health Practice at Egon Zehnder. During her tenure at Egon Zehnder, she focused on senior-level placements across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services. Earlier in her career, Chayanika held several strategic and analytical roles at The Smart Cube and Gerson Lehrman Group, where she specialized in client solutions and healthcare research. She began her professional journey with an internship at DSM Anti Infectives India Ltd. Chayanika holds an MBA in Marketing (Biotech/Pharma) from Amity University, an MSc in BioSciences, and a BSc in Zoology Hons from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.