Ronak Patel, M.S., Pharm.D., R.Ph.
About Ronak Patel, M.S., Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Ronak Patel, M.S., Pharm.D., R.Ph., is a Drug Development Project Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, and a Relief Pharmacist at Iselin Pharmacy. He has extensive experience in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical development.
Title: Drug Development Project Manager
Ronak Patel, M.S., Pharm.D., R.Ph., currently serves as a Drug Development Project Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb based in Princeton, New Jersey. In this role, he oversees the management of outsourced studies from inception to completion, ensuring timely dossier submissions. He is involved in writing protocols for Phase I-IV studies and managing study start-up and study-end activities. Additionally, he develops and manages budgets and timelines for clinical trials, specializing in RX-to-OTC transitions and consumer healthcare. His roles required extensive expertise in regulatory affairs and clinical research organization management.
Previous Roles: Senior Clinical Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb
Previously, Ronak Patel worked as a Senior Clinical Scientist--Clinical Pharmacology Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2015 to 2020 in Hopewell, NJ. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to clinical pharmacology operations, demonstrating his skills and expertise in clinical trial management and operations. His responsibilities included writing protocols, managing study phases, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Previous Roles: Clinical Research and Development Fellow at Pfizer
Ronak Patel served as a Clinical Research and Development Fellow at Pfizer from 2013 to 2015 in Madison, NJ. In this role, he was actively involved in clinical research initiatives, contributing to the development of new pharmaceutical products. He collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage study protocols and ensured that clinical trials met regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Ronak Patel holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Duquesne University, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he has a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Stony Brook University and an Associate degree in Chemical Technology from The City College of New York. His education provided a strong foundation in pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, further enhanced by his specialized training in pharmaceutical and clinical trial management at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
Current Role: Relief Pharmacist at Iselin Pharmacy
In addition to his role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Ronak Patel works as a Relief Pharmacist at Iselin Pharmacy. In this position, he applies his extensive pharmacological knowledge to manage patient medications and provide expert pharmaceutical care. His dual roles demonstrate his versatility and commitment to both the development and clinical aspects of pharmacy.