Shweta Rane, PhD, Ms, Bcmas, Cmpp
About Shweta Rane, PhD, Ms, Bcmas, Cmpp
Shweta Rane, PhD, is the Executive Director at BridgeBio and has held various leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including positions at Takeda, Biogen, and Alexion Pharmaceuticals. She possesses a strong academic background in biomedical engineering and cell and molecular medicine, along with extensive therapeutic expertise across multiple medical fields.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Shweta Rane serves as the Executive Director at BridgeBio, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various initiatives and projects within the organization. Her extensive background in medical affairs and leadership positions contributes to her effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Shweta Rane has held multiple significant positions in the pharmaceutical industry. She worked at Takeda as a Senior Manager and later as an Associate Director/Lead. Her tenure at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as a Manager and at GlaxoSmithKline as a Senior Scientist further solidified her expertise. Additionally, she served as the Global Medical Director at Biogen and as Director of Scientific - Hematology at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Shweta Rane holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell and Molecular Medicine from Rutgers University. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Long Island University and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. Additionally, she completed a mini-MBA in Business Essentials at Rutgers Business School. Her educational background supports her diverse therapeutic expertise, which includes areas such as hematology, neurology, and immunology.
Involvement with Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
Shweta Rane has been actively involved with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). She served as the Director of the Boston Chapter from 2019 to 2021 and as the Regional Director for Accounting and Analytics from 2021 to 2023. Currently, she holds the position of Regional President - Membership Experience for the New England Region, contributing to the advancement of women in healthcare.
Professional Certifications and Committees
Shweta Rane is a Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS). Her professional involvement extends to serving on the Transparency Team and CMPP Recertification and exam writing committees with ISMPP. This engagement highlights her commitment to maintaining high standards in medical affairs and education.