Dr. Amita Yadav is a senior corporate affairs and public policy leader currently serving as Director—Government Relations, India & South Asia at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global life sciences company focused on advancing research, diagnostics, bioproduction, and laboratory solutions that enable scientists to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In her role, she leads the company’s engagement with government agencies, regulatory authorities, and public-sector stakeholders in India and the South Asia region, shaping strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts that support scientific innovation, biotech ecosystem development, and technology-enabled healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Yadav joined Thermo Fisher Scientific’s global government relations team to strengthen the company’s mission in the region, working closely with government officials and industry partners to align public-policy priorities with cutting-edge scientific solutions and investment initiatives. She has been actively involved in major programs such as the BioVerse Challenge, a collaboration between Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed at accelerating the growth of biotech start-ups in India by providing mentoring, technology access, and ecosystem support—reflecting her role at the interface of industry, innovation, and policy.

Her leadership bridges corporate strategy with public-sector engagement, strengthening Thermo Fisher Scientific’s voice in shaping frameworks that advance research infrastructure, innovation-led growth, and equitable access to scientific progress across India and the broader South Asia region.