Testimonials

Saira and her firm have helped us navigate CMS and the Hill, working closely with our Legal, Medical, Commercial and price reporting teams. Again and again, she’s shown her proficiency for understanding internal company structure, what to ask for, and how to assess and package the information in ways useful to CMS and Congress....as well as for our own executive team.

The KOLs and patient groups love working with the Connect 4 team as well, and have sought out their advice independently. It is rare to find a firm that can cross over so many areas effectively, and work passionately for to achieve our goals. As a result, she’s become a part of us.

Most of all, Saira is a pleasure to work with.

- Paul L. Stickler, Vice President, Commercial Operations, Recordati Rare Diseases Inc.

"I had the opportunity to work with Saira on a substantial healthcare policy project for more than one year. Despite complexities and countless constituents with conflicting opinions on related issues, she persevered (always with a backup strategy, if necessary). She is a fantastic collaborator and I look forward to working with her / Connect 4 Strategies on future projects."

- Thomas F. Miller, President and CEO, Therabron Therapeutics

"Saira is an incredibly knowledgeable guide to the convergence of science, policy, and politics.  She is an amazingly-driven policy and lobbyist-navigator"

- Brian Culley, CEO, Mast Therapeutics

"Saira was on top of the issues the whole way through our work with her. We are thrilled with the outcomes and hope to work with Connect 4 Strategies on projects in the future."

- Mark Pykett, CEO, Agilis Biotherapeutics

"Saira provided us with a thoughtful and focused engagement plan to expand patient access to quality care and help address the opioid addiction epidemic. Through thoughtful learning and leveraging their network, Connect 4 Strategies identified the key stakeholders and collaborated across multiple parties to achieve a positive outcome for patients. Saira approach is direct and inviting with a “one of the team” attitude that is unique and welcomed."

- Robert DeLuca, President, Orexo US

Saira provided critical support to Imara, helping to guide us in our engagement with the FDA in our successful RPD application.  Her understanding of the agency provided key insights for us to address the agency's needs so that we could win a first-of-its-kind approval. 

- James McArthur, PhD, CEO, Imara Inc.

Saira Sultan is incredibly smart and intuitive. She has a terrific understanding of regulatory and policy issues that impact healthcare and patients, and her passion for her work is clearly evident in her enthusiasm to get the job done and have an impact on her client’s mission.” 

- Julie Fleshman, President and CEO, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Saira has a unique ability to navigate complex policy and regulatory issues on behalf of non-profit constituencies. Her capacity for learning issues quickly is key to leveraging Connect 4 Strategies’ network in the most efficient manner possible toward positive outcomes. I appreciate Saira’s direct and driven approach to projects with multiple intricacies and stakeholders, and look forward to continuing our work together.

- Chevese Turner│Founder, President & CEO, Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)