Dr Yogeshwar Makanji is a medical affairs leader with a strong clinical focus in rheumatology immunology and immune mediated inflammatory diseases He serves as Medical Director for Rheumatology and Autoantibody diseases in the Asia Pacific region where he leads regional medical strategy evidence generation and scientific exchange for innovative therapies Dr Makanji has extensive experience across inflammatory arthritis connective tissue diseases and rare autoimmune conditions with particular expertise in interpreting and translating clinical trial data into real world rheumatology practice He works closely with investigators key opinion leaders and cross functional teams to support clinical development programs publications and medical education initiatives Dr Makanji is actively involved in regional congresses advisory boards and collaborative research discussions with a strong commitment to advancing evidence based care in rheumatic diseases