Shalaka Patel, PhD, Pmp
About Shalaka Patel, PhD, Pmp
Shalaka Patel, PhD, PMP, is the Director of Precision Medicine and Companion Diagnostics at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in diagnostic assay development and project management.
Title
Shalaka Patel, PhD, PMP, currently serves as the Director of Precision Medicine and Companion Diagnostics at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she leads initiatives to develop and implement diagnostic solutions in the realm of precision medicine.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company aiming to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines. Shalaka Patel, in her role as Director, focuses on precision medicine and companion diagnostics, contributing to the company's mission of transforming patients' lives through science.
Career History
Shalaka Patel has a progressive leadership role history within Bristol Myers Squibb, where she has served since 2017. Initially, she was the Associate Director for Precision Medicine and Companion Diagnostics until 2021, followed by her current role. Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Shalaka worked at Immucor, Inc. as a Senior Manager of Research for ten years, focusing on research and development of diagnostic products. Her career began as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, where she engaged in advanced research for two years.
Education and Expertise
Shalaka Patel holds a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from The Ohio State University. She also possesses a Master's degree in Biotechnology from MS University and a Bachelor's degree in Lifesciences/Biochemistry from St. Xavier's College. Her expertise encompasses a range of scientific domains including companion diagnostic assay development in oncology, NGS and Sanger sequencing, assay automation, and antibody assays. Additionally, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Achievements
Throughout her career, Shalaka Patel has led the development and market launch of multiple in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products through regulatory clearances including 510(k) and PMA submissions. She has extensive experience in managing cross-functional project teams and overseeing budgets for large-scale projects. Her work also includes supporting strategic sales efforts through scientific technical presentations and customer training programs. Shalaka has served as a key technical point of contact for customers and maintained relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in her field. She is proficient in developing internal standards, conducting internal audits for ISO13485 compliance, and establishing training procedures for quality management systems.