Chandra Shekar Pmp®
About Chandra Shekar Pmp®
Chandra Shekar PMP® is an Associate Director at Ephicacy, with a strong background in biostatistics and clinical data management. He has held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including positions at Cognizant, Novartis, and Syneos Health, and possesses a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Current Role at Ephicacy
Chandra Shekar currently serves as an Associate Director at Ephicacy, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring effective collaboration among different line functions, including Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Clinical Data Management.
Previous Experience in Biostat Programming
Before joining Ephicacy, Chandra Shekar worked at Cognizant as a Senior Associate in Biostat Programming from 2016 to 2017. His tenure lasted 11 months in the Hyderabad Area, India. He also held positions at Novartis Hyderabad as a Senior Statistical Programmer from 2011 to 2016 and at Quanticate as a SAS Programmer from 2006 to 2011 in the UK.
Educational Background
Chandra Shekar holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from MNR Degree College, which he attended from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Greenwich, where he studied from 2005 to 2007.
Leadership Roles and Expertise
Throughout his career, Chandra Shekar has taken on various leadership roles, including Project Lead, Project Manager, and Process Lead. He has also served as a Therapeutic Area Specialist and CDISC Subject Matter Expert. His expertise includes managing the end-to-end clinical trial process and overseeing the Quality Management System, focusing on process improvement and technical problem-solving.
Experience in Clinical Informatics
Chandra Shekar worked at Agati Clinical Informatics as an Associate Director from 2022 to 2023. Prior to this role, he was a Manager at Syneos Health from 2019 to 2022. His extensive experience in clinical informatics and statistical programming has equipped him with strong skills in customer focus and process improvement.