Supraja Narasimhan
About Supraja Narasimhan
Supraja Narasimhan is an Associate Director and Clinical Scientist at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, with over 15 years of experience in clinical research. Her work focuses on improving patient quality of life through personalized medicine and she has a strong background in project management and trial design.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Currently, Supraja Narasimhan serves as the Associate Director, Clinical Scientist at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Manager, Clinical Scientist at the same company from 2020 to 2023. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, her work focuses on clinical research and trial design, contributing to the development of innovative therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Before joining Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Narasimhan worked at Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. as a Clinical Research Scientist from 2019 to 2020. She also held the position of Senior Clinical Research Scientist at the same organization for a brief period in 2020. Her earlier roles include Clinical Research Assistant at Boston Medical Center and Clinical Research Coordinator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she gained extensive experience in managing clinical trials.
Education and Expertise
Narasimhan has a robust educational background in clinical research and related fields. She earned her PhD in Pathology, Cell and Molecular Biology from Boston University School of Medicine, where she studied from 2004 to 2011. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Microbiology from the University of Pune, India. She has also pursued various certificate programs, including Clinical Investigation at Boston University and Clinical Pharmacology at NIH Clinical Center, enhancing her expertise in clinical trial design and regulatory compliance.
Project Management and Clinical Research Skills
With over 15 years of project management experience in the clinical research sector, Narasimhan has developed strong skills in executing clinical studies. She has successfully collaborated with multi-functional teams, key opinion leaders, and vendors to ensure the effective management of clinical trials. Her experience includes addressing the challenges faced by patients in clinical trials, which informs her approach to trial design and patient care.
Advocacy for Personalized Medicine
Narasimhan is passionate about improving patient quality of life through personalized medicine. She advocates for the design of clinical trials that specifically address safety and efficacy questions for new drugs, devices, and biologics. Her firsthand experience in patient-facing roles has provided her with valuable insights into the impact of chronic diseases and the importance of tailored treatment approaches in clinical research.