Shailesh Dudhgaonkar
About Shailesh Dudhgaonkar
Shailesh Dudhgaonkar is the Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in India, with extensive experience in immunosciences research and a PhD in Pharmacology from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute.
Company
Shailesh Dudhgaonkar is currently associated with Bristol Myers Squibb as a Director in India. Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company, specializes in discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Shailesh's role in this company underscores his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Title
Shailesh Dudhgaonkar holds the title of Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, a pivotal role where he oversees critical research and development initiatives. His position at this reputed biopharmaceutical company signifies his expertise and leadership in the field.
Background
Shailesh Dudhgaonkar has a robust background in immunosciences and pharmacology, having held various research-oriented positions in multiple esteemed organizations. He began his career as a Research Scientist at Lupin Ltd in Pune, India, where he worked from 2004 to 2006. He then moved to the United States and worked as a Post Doctoral Fellow focusing on autoimmunity at Immunology and Cancer Biology Lab, IUPUI (2006-2007) and on immuno-oncology at Cancer Res Lab, MRI, Indiana University (2007-2008).
Previous Positions
Before his current role, Shailesh Dudhgaonkar held several key positions at Biocon Bristol Myers Squibb R&D Center (BBRC) in Bangalore, India. He served as Senior Principal Investigator and Lead Investigator in Immunosciences from 2009 to 2017. Subsequently, he was Associate Research Director (2017-2019) and Deputy Research Director (2019-2021) before becoming a Director. These roles involved leading research teams and developing pioneering solutions in immunosciences.
Education and Expertise
Shailesh Dudhgaonkar completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP, India, from 2001 to 2004. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in pharmacology and immunosciences. Throughout his professional journey, Shailesh has led various research teams, particularly in the field of immunosciences, contributing significantly to the understanding and development of treatments for immune-related diseases.