Rina Popat
About Rina Popat
Rina Popat is the Director of Late Development Project Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in project management and clinical operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
Title and Current Position
Rina Popat is the Director of Late Development Project Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. She joined the company in July 2020, bringing with her over two decades of experience in project management and clinical operations within the pharmaceutical industry. In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing late-stage development projects, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Since joining Bristol Myers Squibb in July 2020, Rina Popat has held the position of Director of Late Development Project Management. Her role focuses on the management and strategic direction of late-stage development projects, a critical phase in drug development. This involves coordinating with various departments to align project goals with company objectives and regulatory guidelines.
Extensive Career at Roche
Rina Popat spent over 15 years at Roche in various capacities. Between 2014 and 2019, she served as the Global Project Manager in the Project Management/Strategy & Portfolio Group. Prior to that, she was a Clinical Operations Leader, a Clinical Research Study Leader, and a Project Director and Senior Project Manager in Project Management and Planning. Her earliest role at Roche was as a Clinical Study Manager in Clinical Investigations/Medical Affairs from 1997 to 2004.
Early Career and Experience at Pharma Genics Inc
Before her tenure at Roche, Rina Popat worked at Pharma Genics Inc as an Associate Investigator from 1991 to 1997. This role marked the beginning of her extensive career in the pharmaceutical industry, providing her with foundational experience in clinical research and project management.
Educational Background and Expertise
Rina Popat holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Montclair State University, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. She further enhanced her expertise with a Mini MBA in BioPharmaceutical Innovation from Rutgers University. Her educational background complements her extensive professional experience, providing her with a solid foundation in both the scientific and business aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
Project Management and Clinical Operations Expertise
Rina Popat brings over 20 years of experience in project management and clinical operations within the pharmaceutical industry. Her extensive career has provided her with a strong background in managing late-stage development projects. Her roles have spanned various facets of clinical research and project management, making her a highly experienced professional in the pharmaceutical sector.