Lata Darji Handiwala
About Lata Darji Handiwala
Lata Darji Handiwala is the Director of Medical Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in medical affairs and medical information roles.
Current Position and Role
Lata Darji Handiwala serves as the Director of Medical Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she leads the cardiovascular medical affairs team. Her responsibilities at the company include overseeing medical strategies, providing scientific expertise, and ensuring that all medical affairs activities align with the overall objectives of the organization.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Lata Darji Handiwala has accumulated over 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She has held various director-level positions, demonstrating her expertise in medical affairs and medical information. Prior to her current role, she worked at RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as Director of Medical Affairs for three years. Before that, she held the same title at The Medicines Company and Bausch Health Companies Inc., showcasing comprehensive experience in leading medical teams and projects.
Educational Background
Lata Darji Handiwala completed her education at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Her educational background in pharmacy has provided her with a solid foundation for her extensive career in medical affairs and medical information management.
Roles in Medical Writing and Information
Early in her career, Lata Darji Handiwala worked as an Associate Medical Writer at Thomson Interphase. Following this, she transitioned into medical information management roles at Novartis, where she served as Manager/Senior Manager of Medical Information for five years. These positions involved developing and disseminating scientific information, which honed her expertise in medical writing and information dissemination.
Remote Work Experience
Lata Darji Handiwala has also gained experience in remote work settings. Notably, she served as the Director of Global Health Sciences at The Medicines Company in a remote capacity from 2015 to 2017. This role involved managing global medical affairs activities and required her to effectively lead and coordinate teams without being on-site.