Anjaneya Chimalakonda
About Anjaneya Chimalakonda
Anjaneya Chimalakonda is the Director of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and health authority interactions.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Anjaneya Chimalakonda serves as the Director of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton. In this role, he leads clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics activities for the Deucravacitinib program. His responsibilities encompass handling health authority interactions, including engagements with the US FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and PMDA, from pre-IND meetings to end of phase 2 (EOP2) and pre-NDA meetings.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Anjaneya Chimalakonda spent 12 years at Bristol-Myers Squibb, progressing from Research Investigator to Director of Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics. During his tenure, he developed a strong foundation in drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacometrics. His extensive management and mentorship experience includes matrix leadership roles and directing teams across research and development.
Education and Expertise
Anjaneya Chimalakonda holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, achieved from 2001 to 2005. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Kakatiya University between 1996 and 2000. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in clinical pharmacology, drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetics.
Health Authority Interactions
Anjaneya Chimalakonda has significant experience in engaging with health authorities, including the US FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and PMDA. His expertise spans across various stages of drug development, from pre-IND meetings to end of phase 2 (EOP2) and pre-NDA meetings. This experience is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance and achieving successful drug development milestones.
Management and Leadership Experience
Anjaneya Chimalakonda has accumulated substantial management and mentorship experience throughout his career. He has held matrix leadership roles that span research and development, providing guidance and direction to multidisciplinary teams. He also has direct people leadership experience, effectively managing teams to achieve scientific and organizational goals.