Alok Saldanha
About Alok Saldanha
Alok Saldanha is an Associate Director of Informatics Data Systems at Generate Biomedicines, with a diverse background in software engineering and biomedical research. He has held various roles at notable organizations including Novartis and InterSystems, and possesses advanced degrees in Genetics and Biology from Stanford University and Caltech.
Current Role at Generate Biomedicines
Alok Saldanha serves as the Associate Director of Informatics Data Systems at Generate Biomedicines since 2023. In this role, he leads a team focused on enhancing data integration between wet and dry labs. His work supports machine learning-powered drug discovery, contributing to innovative approaches in biomedicine.
Previous Experience at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Saldanha held multiple positions at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). He worked as Associate Director of Software Engineering from 2020 to 2023 and as Technical Associate Director from 2017 to 2020. His tenure at NIBR included a focus on software engineering and technical leadership in a biomedical research environment.
Educational Background
Alok Saldanha completed his Doctorate in Genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine from 1999 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, he pursued postdoctoral studies at the California Institute of Technology, focusing on biology from 2004 to 2007.
Early Career and Other Roles
Saldanha began his career as a Software Engineer at Ellington Management Group from 2007 to 2009. He later worked at Trefis from 2009 to 2011 as part of the tech team. His experience also includes roles as an IT/Business Analyst at Novartis from 2011 to 2016 and as a PhRMA Fellow at the PhRMA Foundation from 2005 to 2007.
Interdisciplinary Interests and Skills
Alok Saldanha combines interests in biology, business, finance, and computers to drive project success. He enjoys strategizing about potential project failures and thrives in teams with complementary skills. His passion for creating innovative solutions includes developing electronic gadgets and transgenic animals.