Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil, Ph.D.
About Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil, Ph.D.
Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil, Ph.D., is a Senior Manager in Business Development Competitive Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in technology commercialization and advanced medical research.
Senior Manager Business Development Competitive Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb
Currently, Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil, Ph.D., is serving as the Senior Manager of Business Development Competitive Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in competitive intelligence to guide strategic business development initiatives. Her responsibilities likely include analyzing market trends, assessing competitive threats, and identifying growth opportunities to support the company's business objectives.
Previous Role as Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before taking on her current role, Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as Manager of Business Development Competitive Intelligence. Her tenure in this role lasted for six months, from 2020 to 2021, in New Jersey, United States. During this period, she honed her skills in competitive analysis and business strategies, contributing to the organization’s strategic decisions.
Technology Commercialization Specialist at Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil served as a Technology Commercialization Specialist at Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University for four years, from 2016 to 2020, in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she was instrumental in evaluating and commercializing cutting-edge medical technologies. Her expertise contributed to bridging the gap between innovative research and practical, marketable solutions in the healthcare industry.
Education and Advanced Degrees
Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology from the University of Connecticut, obtained after seven years of rigorous study from 2006 to 2013. She also holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry from the same university. Prior to these advanced degrees, she obtained her bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University. Additionally, she expanded her expertise through a venture capital-focused course, 'Venture Deals,' offered by Kauffman Fellows and Techstars in 2019.
Extensive Internship and Research Experience
Meera Bhanu Kolayarattil has a robust foundation in research and development through various internships and postdoctoral fellowships. She completed a Business Development Internship at a new biotech start-up associated with Harvard Medical School/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she was an intern at Partners HealthCare Innovation for two years, from 2014 to 2016. She also conducted postdoctoral research at both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School over the same period, contributing significantly to advanced medical research projects.