Bhaskar R.
About Bhaskar R.
Bhaskar R. is the Senior Vice President of Pharmaceutical & Early Stage Clinical Development at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Alkermes
Bhaskar R. currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Pharmaceutical & Early Stage Clinical Development at Alkermes. In this role since February 2021, he oversees the Pharmaceutical Development Group, which includes process chemistry, formulation development, process development, and analytical development functions. He is responsible for driving Translational Medicine by collaborating with Discovery functions, Late Stage Clinical Development, and life cycle management activities. His work is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.
Past Positions at Alkermes
Bhaskar R. has previously held multiple key positions at Alkermes. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Vice President, Translational Medicine & Early Stage Clinical Development. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Translational Medicine from 2017 to 2019. His roles at Alkermes have allowed him to contribute significantly to the company's clinical development and pharmacology initiatives over the years.
Experience at Eisai Pharmaceuticals
Before his tenure at Alkermes, Bhaskar R. gained valuable experience at Eisai Pharmaceuticals. From 2014 to 2017, he was Executive Director and Global Head, Clinical Pharmacology, NBG. He also served as Senior Director & Head, Clinical Pharmacology & Translational Medicine for the Premier and Frontier Business Units from 2008 to 2012. These roles involved leading global teams and contributing to significant clinical pharmacology and translational medicine projects.
Career at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bhaskar R. has held multiple positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb, including Director, Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics from 2013 to 2014 and Senior Research Investigator from 2003 to 2007. His time at the company saw him involved in significant research and clinical pharmacology efforts, contributing to the development and analysis of pharmacometric models and clinical trials.
Educational Background
Bhaskar R. holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University. He earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The Bombay College of Pharmacy. His educational background has equipped him with the foundational knowledge and expertise to lead and innovate in the pharmaceutical industry.