Nataraj Ankinakatte Dhananjaya
About Nataraj Ankinakatte Dhananjaya
Nataraj Ankinakatte Dhananjaya is the Director of PV Systems & Analytics at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance and regulatory compliance.
Title and Current Role
Nataraj Ankinakatte Dhananjaya is currently the Director of PV Systems & Analytics at Alkermes, located in Waltham, Massachusetts. In his role, Dhananjaya leads a high-performing team and oversees global Pharmacovigilance implementation and improvement projects. He ensures that software applications comply with regulatory policies while translating business objectives into strategic technical roadmaps.
Previous Experience at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Alkermes, Nataraj Ankinakatte Dhananjaya worked at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he held several key positions. He was the Associate Director of Safety Systems from 2016 to 2017, Senior Manager of PV Operations Systems in 2015, and Manager of PV Operations Systems from 2011 to 2014. During his time at Regeneron, he managed and enhanced global safety systems and collaborated with international regulatory agencies.
Early Career at Arisglobal LLC
Dhananjaya's career includes a significant tenure at Arisglobal LLC, where he served as Senior Project Manager & Subject Matter Expert from 2001 to 2011. Over this decade, he spearheaded various high-value projects and built his expertise in drug safety systems and applications, gaining valuable experience in Pharmacovigilance processes.
Educational Background
Nataraj Ankinakatte Dhananjaya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Mangalore University, which he attained after studying there from 1991 to 1995. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Business Administration in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, where he studied from 2008 to 2010.
Skills and Expertise
Dhananjaya is proficient in multiple project management tools including MS Project Plan and MS Excel. He is an expert in drug safety systems such as Argus 7.07, AE Manager ARISg, and ARISj. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in operating systems like Macintosh, Windows, and Linux, and adept at using business intelligence tools such as Business Object 6.x and IBM Cognos. His expertise extends to document management systems like SharePoint and Veeva, and he is familiar with web and application servers including WebLogic and WebSphere.