Lily Khaira
About Lily Khaira
Lily Khaira is the Scientific Associate Director of Sequencing Research and Genomics at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego County, California, with extensive experience in bioinformatics, genomics, and bioanalytical chemistry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lily Khaira serves as the Scientific Associate Director for Sequencing Research and Genomics at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego County, California. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing advanced sequencing research and genomics projects. Her work contributes to the development and optimization of genomic technologies, impacting both clinical and research applications.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lily Khaira has held multiple positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. In 2021, she worked as a Senior Principal Scientist, Sequencing Research and Genomics for 8 months. From 2019 to 2020, she served as the Senior Manager, Informatics and Predictive Sciences. These roles involved leading sequencing research initiatives and managing informatics and predictive science projects to support genomic research and personalized medicine.
Work Experience at New York Genome Center
From 2016 to 2018, Lily Khaira worked at the New York Genome Center as a Scientific Project Manager. During her tenure, she led the application of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology to germline and cancer projects. Her contributions advanced the center’s capabilities in genomic research and facilitated significant scientific discoveries.
Role at Foundation Medicine
Lily Khaira was the Lead, Clinical Bioinformatics Operations at Foundation Medicine from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater Boston Area. In this role, she focused on enabling personalized cancer treatment using NGS technology. Her expertise in bioinformatics played a crucial role in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for cancer patients.
Educational Background
Lily Khaira holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University (JIITU). Her educational background provided a strong foundation in bioengineering and biotechnology, which she has applied throughout her career.