Ahalya Viswanathan PhD, Pmp
About Ahalya Viswanathan PhD, Pmp
Ahalya Viswanathan, PhD, PMP, serves as the Senior Director of Portfolio Management at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse background in biomedical engineering and vision science, with previous roles at Dräger, Glaukos Corporation, and Medtronic.
Work at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
Ahalya Viswanathan has been serving as the Senior Director of Portfolio Management at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals since 2021. In this role, she oversees the strategic direction and management of the company's portfolio, focusing on advancing innovative therapies in the ophthalmic sector. Her experience in portfolio management is instrumental in aligning product development with market needs and organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Dräger
Before joining EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Ahalya Viswanathan held multiple positions at Dräger. She worked as a Senior Clinical Engineer from 2013 to 2015 and later transitioned to the role of Senior Program Manager from 2014 to 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects in the Greater Boston Area, enhancing her expertise in clinical engineering and program management.
Education and Expertise
Ahalya Viswanathan earned her PhD in Vision Science (Neuroscience) from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University from 1998 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both scientific research and engineering principles.
Experience at Glaukos Corporation
Ahalya Viswanathan worked at Glaukos Corporation as the Senior Manager of the Corneal Health Portfolio from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she managed product lines related to corneal health, contributing to the development and marketing strategies within the ophthalmic device sector while based in Tuebingen, Germany.
Internship at Medtronic
In 2002, Ahalya Viswanathan completed a summer internship at Medtronic in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This early experience in a leading medical technology company provided her with practical insights into the medical device industry, complementing her academic background.