Neel Tilak is a seasoned strategic business leader with over three decades of experience navigating complex challenges across the pharmaceutical, medical technology, and consumer healthcare sectors. As Principal Owner of Altitude Consulting, he brings a unique combination of operational excellence, strategic vision, and hands-on execution to help organizations tackle their most pressing business challenges.

Throughout his career, Neel has demonstrated expertise across the full spectrum of business operations—from program management and business development to alliance management, procurement, operations, and innovation. His experience spans projects of all scales, from sub-$1 billion initiatives to transformative $30+ billion acquisitions, giving him an unparalleled understanding of how to drive results regardless of project size or complexity.

During his 14-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Neel led cross-functional teams through uncharted territories, delivering breakthrough products and solutions that enhanced patient outcomes. As Head of Business Engagement & Innovation, he managed a $1+ billion annual data science portfolio, directed the R&D procurement integration for the $30 billion Actelion acquisition, and spearheaded due diligence, licensing and integration for the $1 billion Aragon Pharmaceuticals acquisition.

Prior to J&J, Neel honed his strategic acumen at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, where he led innovation and acquisition strategy initiatives. His cross-functional leadership team—spanning sales, marketing, regulatory, clinical, R&D, and legal teams—resulted in a 95% endorsement rate from executive leadership and a 60% improvement in decision-making speed for acquisition evaluations.

What sets Neel apart is his proven ability to lead teams of all sizes through complex, ambiguous situations where traditional playbooks don't exist. Whether orchestrating multi-billion-dollar integrations, pioneering new partnership models, or transforming operational processes, he combines analytical rigor with adaptive leadership to deliver sustainable results that exceed expectations.