Vidya Balachander PhD
About Vidya Balachander PhD
Vidya Balachander, PhD, is the Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in oncology biosciences and small-molecule drug discovery.
Current Title and Role
Vidya Balachander currently holds the position of Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, she is involved in strategic leadership within the organization, utilizing her extensive background in pharmaceutical and biotechnological research.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Vidya Balachander served as Associate Director at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2022. Her responsibilities during this tenure included overseeing various aspects of research and development while driving projects aimed at advancing pharmaceutical innovations.
Roles at AstraZeneca
Vidya Balachander's experience at AstraZeneca includes serving as Team Lead in the Oncology Biosciences division from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, she was a Senior Scientist focusing on in vivo pharmacology within the same division from 2017 to 2019, where she led a team working on translational research for disease positioning of clinical assets.
Experience at Constellation Pharmaceuticals
At Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Vidya Balachander progressed through roles from Scientist I to Senior Scientist between 2010 and 2017. Her work involved small-molecule drug discovery, targeting validation, and optimizing lead compounds for clinical development.
Educational Background
Vidya Balachander achieved her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Emory University School of Medicine from 2000 to 2006. She holds a Master’s Degree from the University Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT) obtained between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Madras Medical College from 1992 to 1996.