Senior Scientific Director, Computational Biology
Brentford, Middlesex, Gb
*Senior Director, Computational Biology (CB) (2016 -2019 )As a leader in the computational biology group, I am responsible for my team's contributions on various drug discovery programs in multiple therapy areas globally across GSK. My team contributes to drug discovery and development efforts in Oncology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic and a wide range of indication space. Over the past 18 years, assumed increasing responsibilities by delivering on various aspects of drug discovery and development in multiple therapy areas. Served as domain expert of computational biology for various metabolic and immune-mediated dermatological conditions. Provided strategic research partnership in building drug discovery units and established external collaborations to bring in innovative research ideas. In the global leadership team of computational biology, contributed to the development of strategic direction of the group, hiring strategies and fiscal discipline. Mentored researchers from academia and industry. Served as member of Scientific Advisory Boards and in leadership roles on non-profit organizations that contribute to education, diversity, funding for research and community outreach activities. Reviewed for a number of journals & contributed to ~40 publications. *Director, Computational Biology (CB), Team Leader, CB Metabolic and Cardiovascular Therapy Area Contact, Target Sciences Dermatology Therapy Area Leader (2015 - 2016)*Director, Computational Biology, Metabolic and Stiefel Therapy Area Contact & RTP CB Team Leader (2012 - 2015)*Senior Scientific Investigator, Metabolic Therapy Area Contact & RTP Computational Biology Team Leader (2011 - 2012)*Senior Scientific Investigator & Metabolic Therapy Area Contact, Computational Biology (2009 - 2011)*Principal Investigator, Bioinformatics (2006 - 2009)*Bioinformatics Discovery Analyst (2003 - 2006)*Bioinformatics Analyst - Predictive Toxicology (2003)
