Suba Chandrasekaran
About Suba Chandrasekaran
Suba Chandrasekaran is the Associate Director of R&D Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in clinical technology and medical research within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Suba Chandrasekaran is currently serving as the Associate Director, R&D Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her role includes overseeing strategic sourcing initiatives, driving efficiency, and leading process improvements. She is located across Princeton, NJ, and Seattle, WA. Her responsibilities emphasize the management of complex projects, strategic planning, and contract negotiations to support the research and development functions within the company.
Previous Experience at Parexel
Suba Chandrasekaran has extensive experience at Parexel, where she worked in various capacities for nearly a decade. From 2018 to 2020, she served as Director, Solutions Consultant, focusing on developing integrated clinical technology solutions and providing management consulting in the Greater Boston Area. Prior to that, she was Director, Client Account Management from 2011 to 2018, where she specialized in relationship building, accelerating account growth, and managing portfolios.
Early Career and Internships
Suba Chandrasekaran started her career at Perceptive Informatics, a subsidiary of Parexel International, as a Research Associate from 2003 to 2006, and later as Project Manager from 2006 to 2009 in Waltham, MA. Additionally, she completed a Strategic Marketing Internship at Johnson & Johnson in 2010 in the Greater Boston Area, where she gained valuable insights and experience in strategic marketing.
Educational Background
Suba Chandrasekaran holds an MBA from the Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, achieved between 2009 and 2011. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree from Tufts University, which she completed from 1999 to 2003. Her early education includes her time at Ward Melville Senior High School from 1996 to 1999. Her academic background provided a solid foundation for her career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in Clinical Technology and Medical Research
With over 15 years of experience in the clinical technology and medical research field, Suba Chandrasekaran has developed a specialized skill set in strategic planning, relationship building, and portfolio management. Her expertise extends to managing complex projects, driving process improvements, and leading cross-functional teams. She has a strong focus on developing integrated clinical technology solutions and contract negotiations, making her a valuable asset in the biopharmaceutical industry.