Arvind Chappa
About Arvind Chappa
Arvind Chappa is the Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ, with over 15 years of experience in the field and advanced degrees in pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics.
Title and Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Arvind Chappa currently holds the position of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Based in Princeton, NJ, Arvind has been leading the Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics team since January 2018. In this role, he oversees the integration of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data to support drug development programs.
Previous Experience at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Arvind Chappa worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics, Clinical R&D. He held this position for one year from 2017 to 2018 in NJ, where he contributed to the clinical research and development efforts focusing on pharmacometric analysis.
Work at Endo Pharmaceuticals
Arvind Chappa served as Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics, Clinical R&D at Endo Pharmaceuticals from 2016 to 2017. During his tenure in the Greater Philadelphia Area, he was involved in designing and analyzing pharmacokinetic studies to support the clinical development of pharmaceutical products.
Academic Background
Arvind Chappa's academic credentials include a PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Biopharmaceutics, and Bioanalysis from The University of Kansas, obtained from 2002 to 2007. Earlier, he completed a Master's degree in Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Drug Delivery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City between 2000 and 2002. His foundational education was achieved at Andhra University, where he earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from 1996 to 2000.
Early Career and Research Intern Experience
Arvind Chappa gained early research experience as a Research Intern at Pfizer in La Jolla, CA, in 2005. This role provided him with practical insights into pharmacokinetic research and set the foundation for his career in clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics. His subsequent roles have included positions at Bausch & Lomb, Perrigo, and Allergan, where he further honed his expertise in the field.