Swathi Srivatsa
About Swathi Srivatsa
Swathi Srivatsa serves as the Director of New Product Planning and Corporate Strategy at Fulcrum Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2021. She has an extensive academic background in science, including a PhD in Neuroscience and experience in consulting roles at Putnam Associates.
Work at Fulcrum Therapeutics
Swathi Srivatsa serves as the Director of New Product Planning and Corporate Strategy at Fulcrum Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the strategic direction and product development initiatives of the company. Fulcrum Therapeutics focuses on developing therapies for genetically defined diseases, and Srivatsa's role involves overseeing the planning and execution of new product strategies to advance the company's mission.
Education and Expertise
Swathi Srivatsa holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru, where she studied Chemistry, Zoology, and Microbiology from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Neuroscience from 2008 to 2010, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School, focusing on Neural Circuits and Behavior from 2016 to 2017.
Previous Experience at Putnam Associates
Prior to her current role, Swathi Srivatsa worked at Putnam Associates, a consulting firm specializing in life sciences. She began as a Consultant in 2019, later advancing to Senior Consultant from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she also held the position of Life Sciences Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and served as a Manager for a brief period in 2021. Her experience at Putnam Associates provided her with a strong foundation in strategic consulting within the life sciences sector.
Academic Background
Swathi Srivatsa's academic journey began at National Public School, where she studied from 1992 to 2005. She then pursued higher education in the field of neuroscience, first obtaining her Master's degree at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and later her PhD. Her postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School further enhanced her expertise in neural circuits and behavior, equipping her with a robust understanding of the biological sciences.