We empower pharma teams to win with confidence
Born in pharma. Led by pharma executives. Enhanced by AI.
We deliver strategic guidance, competitive intelligence, and technological advantage that traditional CI firms simply can't match.
From pharma executives to trusted allies
Atacana was founded by former pharma leaders who saw a better way to deliver insight and impact. Our name is inspired by Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the clearest places on Earth for astronomical observation, a symbol of our focus on clarity and foresight. Today, we partner with global life sciences teams to help them launch, compete, and win, combining real-world experience, AI-powered intelligence, and proven CI methodology to deliver measurable results.
We’re pharma experts who’ve been in your shoes. Our co-founders and senior strategic advisors are involved in every engagement shaping strategy, guiding execution, and embedding with your teams from day one.
We’re more than a consultancy
We’re a team of curious, driven, and collaborative people who believe in doing work that matters and doing it the right way. Our culture is shaped by these four core values:
We earn trust by listening carefully, delivering what we promise, and operating with transparency and integrity. We engage in healthy debate to reach better decisions, then commit fully to the path forward. Respect and transparency guide how we work with clients and each other.
We pursue the "why" behind client needs and market shifts. This curiosity fuels continuous improvement and elegant simplification. We embrace new ideas, create fresh concepts, and apply exponential technologies where they unlock real competitive advantage.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in strategy, execution, and teamwork. Every deliverable, every conversation, every hire reflects our commitment to quality. We take ownership, hold each other accountable, and never settle for good enough.
We stay humble enough to keep learning, no matter our expertise. Growth means remaining open to new perspectives, questioning our assumptions, and evolving our thinking. This humility enables us to remain flexible and adaptive in a constantly changing landscape.
"Working at Atacana feels empowering in multiple ways."
"I feel valued, and heard, as a team member. I have the opportunity to engage with the best minds in the business and develop actionable insights for our clients in the healthcare industry. The work environment is inclusive and fun.
The culture at Atacana revolves around learning, respect, and support. You can see that the organization is committed to its values and to the well-being of its team. People truly care for each other, there is transparency and trust. I think that there is so much positivity and potential in this way of working.”
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Megha Joshi, Team Product Owner
“At Atacana, we have a culture of mutual trust, transparency, utmost respect, and collaboration."
“At Atacana, we have a culture of mutual trust, transparency, utmost respect, and collaboration. This in turn helps in bringing out the best in each team member and facilitates continuous improvement.”
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Mohit Singh, Team Scrum Master
"The company values and respects our personal time and we can structure our day however we like."
"In one word, I would say the culture is inspirational. We are a small but extremely motivated team dedicated to delivering excellence. Each person brings so much energy and ideas I find inspirational every day. I absolutely love the flexibility of location. Atacana is and always will be completely virtual so you can literally be anywhere in the world and still work (as long as you have internet)!Flexible working hours are amazing – it’s one of the many reasons I joined Atacana. The company values and respects our personal time and we can structure our day however we like. This also helps in creating a personal sense of accountability which is empowering."
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Seryna Koehler, Group Product Owner
Led by experience.
Built to integrate.
We integrate with your team from day one. Every client team is supported by senior leaders and strategic advisors who’ve worked inside global pharma across functions and TAs. Our analysts, advisors, and partner network bring unmatched clarity and context to every challenge.
Our co-founders
In 2005, Salvador Carlucci launched his competitive intelligence career by publishing two articles in Nature Biotech on “The Role of Competitive Intelligence in Biotech”.
Tarciana Carlucci is a seasoned business professional with an extensive background in leadership, strategic planning, product management, and competitive intelligence.
Sabih Beck has over 14 years of global product strategy and commercialization experience.
Ryan is a medical doctor with 16 years of experience leading medical affairs, drug development, commercialization, and competitive strategy.
Our leadership team
Rita Lopes holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology and has 8 years of post-doctoral experience researching molecular and cellular biology.
Anca Costea has broad functional experience across the product lifecycle.
Seryna is a seasoned life sciences consultant with 13+ years of experience across global and U.S. engagements.
Prior to joining Atacana, Eunju Chung was a former Associate Director for Alliance Management & Business Development at the biotech company Genexine, Inc.
Ranti has a decade of consulting experience in the life sciences industry, with a focus on rare diseases, cardiovascular and ophthalmology indications.
Diverse, multilingual teams
covering global timezones
A responsibility to lead better
We hold ourselves to responsible standards. From environmental commitments to inclusive hiring, we prioritize practices that serve our people, our planet, and our partners.
Remote-First & Low-Carbon Operations
Grow, Include, Thrive
Ethics, Integrity, and Trust
Giving Back
Remote-First & Low-Carbon Operations
Under an operational control boundary, Atacana has no Scope 1 or Scope 2 sources. We annually measure Scope 3 with a focus on Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services) and Category 6 (Business Travel) following the GHG Protocol Scope 3 Standard to track and reduce our footprint.
Grow, Include, Thrive
Atacana invests in learning and development, health and wellness, and DEI initiatives. Our policies align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and we apply equal-opportunity standards across employees and suppliers.
Ethics, Integrity, and Trust
Atacana’s governance framework centers on a 15-principle Code of Conduct, anti-corruption commitments, and privacy & security by design. We equip every team member to act responsibly every day.
Giving Back
Since 2017, Atacana has shared its success by donating up to 10% of profits to organizations that support children’s education, health, and safety. Our giving program includes support for global child-focused organizations such as Pencils of Promise and Save the Children. Through our partnership with Pencils of Promise, Atacana supported the construction of a primary school in Laos, expanding access to safe and consistent learning environments
Join the Atacana Team
Work alongside top minds in pharma strategy, CI, and commercialization. We’re growing and always looking for passionate, curious, and kind collaborators.
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