Noel Alaka is an experienced professional in the life sciences sector, currently serving as Vice President at COTA. Previously, Noel held multiple roles at Parexel, including Senior Director of Business Development & Alliance Management, Director of Business Development, and Associate Director of Business Development. Prior experience includes a position as Product Development Associate at Sanofi Genzyme and Project Coordinator at Lonza. Noel began a career in research as a Research Associate at the University of New Hampshire. Academic credentials include an MBA with a specialization in Digital Transformation from the University of California, Irvine, and additional education from UC San Diego.