Shailen Rao is Managing Director and founding partner of Soar Beyond, bringing over 30 years of experience working in and alongside the NHS. A former Head of Medicines Management and Diabetes Lead, Shailen is a respected thought leader in medicines optimisation and is known for championing NHS–industry collaboration to improve value and patient outcomes.
He is passionate about helping the NHS maximise its investment in medicines and supports life sciences companies in navigating the commissioning landscape through insight-led strategy and partnership working. Shailen leads a thriving LinkedIn group of over 2,000 NHS payers and industry professionals focused on sharing best practice and debating current policy challenges.
He is also a Trustee at the Hospice of St Francis, where he contributes his expertise to clinical governance and income generation. Driven by a commitment to self-development and innovation, Shailen continues to inspire purposeful, partnership-driven progress across the healthcare system.
Attending Masterclasses
Tue 10th Jun 2025 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
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Fri 21st Mar 2025 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Tue 11th Mar 2025 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
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