Bharath Rudraraju
About Bharath Rudraraju
Bharath Rudraraju is the Manager of Patient Safety for Medical Devices and Wearables at Bristol Myers Squibb in London, with extensive experience in drug safety and research.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bharath Rudraraju is currently serving as the Manager of Patient Safety for Medical Devices and Wearables at Bristol Myers Squibb in the London Area, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on managing patient safety protocols specific to medical devices and wearable technology, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Professional Experience in Pharmaceutical Safety
Bharath Rudraraju has a robust career in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various safety specialist roles. He served as Senior Specialist in Case Management Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2021 and as a Drug Safety Specialist at Celgene from 2019 to 2020. Earlier, he worked as Safety Specialist II at Gilead Sciences from 2014 to 2018 and as a Safety Specialist at Merck for six months in 2013. His roles primarily focused on safety data reconciliation and comprehensive end-to-end Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) management.
Research Scientist Positions
Before transitioning fully into pharmaceutical safety roles, Bharath Rudraraju worked extensively as a Research Scientist. He began his research career at Imperial College London, where he contributed to significant research projects for five years from 2008 to 2013. Following this, he worked at the University of Liverpool for six months in 2013. His research background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in patient safety and drug evaluations.
Educational Background
Bharath Rudraraju holds a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Hertfordshire, having completed his studies in 2006. This academic background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical development, quality control, and patient safety, which he has applied throughout his varied roles in the industry.
Expertise in Patient Safety and ICSR Management
Bharath Rudraraju has demonstrated expertise in managing patient safety, particularly for medical devices and wearables. He possesses a strong background in quality control and clinical and safety data reconciliation, with extensive experience in managing end-to-end Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSR). His extensive industry experience has enabled him to effectively contribute to patient safety protocols and compliance within the pharmaceutical sector.