Tejal Choksi
About Tejal Choksi
Tejal Choksi is the Director of Project Management at Adaptimmune, where she oversees project budgets and leads cross-functional teams. She holds a PhD in Cancer Biology and has extensive experience in pharmaceutical research and development.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Tejal Choksi serves as the Director of Project Management at Adaptimmune, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project budgets and implementing best practices to facilitate the development of novel molecules across various therapeutic areas. Her leadership is integral to the management of innovative development programs within the research and development environment.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Prior to her current role, Tejal Choksi worked at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals as Vice President of Project Management from 2008 to 2020. In this capacity, she managed project initiatives and contributed to the strategic direction of the company. Additionally, she held the position of Scientist 1 at Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 2003 to 2008, where she was involved in scientific research and development.
Research Background
Tejal Choksi has a substantial research background, having worked as a Research Assistant at the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute from 1990 to 2003. During this 13-year tenure, she contributed to cancer research initiatives. Her academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Biology from Gujarat University, a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from St. Xavier's College.
Education and Expertise
Tejal Choksi's educational background includes a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Receptor Pharmacology from Imperial College of Science and Medicine, where she studied from 1998 to 2000. She holds a PhD in Cancer Biology from Gujarat University, completed between 1994 and 1999. Her academic qualifications support her comprehensive expertise in directing innovative development programs and managing cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry.
Leadership and Team Management
Tejal Choksi has a proven track record in building and leading global cross-functional teams. Her leadership skills are evident in her ability to manage diverse groups and drive projects to successful completion. This experience is complemented by her extensive background in project management within the pharmaceutical and research sectors.