Sanika Bhide Ph.D
About Sanika Bhide Ph.D
Sanika Bhide, Ph.D., serves as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Innoplexus, where she leads initiatives in AI-powered life science knowledge discovery. With a strong background in project management and data science, she has held various roles in organizations such as Apress, Optra Health, and Women In Data Science Pune.
Current Role at Innoplexus
Sanika Bhide serves as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Innoplexus. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on life science knowledge discovery, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research, drug development, and repurposing. Her leadership contributes to the company's position in the market, emphasizing innovative solutions in the life sciences sector.
Previous Work Experience
Sanika Bhide has held various roles prior to her current position. She worked as a Technical Editor at Apress for five months in 2019, and as a Mentor at ThrivewithMentoring for five months in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Coordinator and Mentor for Women In Data Science Pune from 2019 to 2020 and as a Panelist from 2018 to 2019. Her experience also includes project management roles at Pelican Expression Technology and Optra Health from 2012 to 2017, and a position as a Product Owner at Tieto in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Sanika Bhide holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completed between 2007 and 2011. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Nutrition Sciences and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nutrition Sciences from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University. Additionally, she has a PMP certification in Project Management and possesses hands-on experience in data science, specifically in Python and R for AI and machine learning modeling.
Research and Contributions
During her academic career, Sanika Bhide worked as a Senior Research Fellow at Agharkar Research Institute in Pune from 2007 to 2011. She has led data science initiatives focused on clinical decision support systems and virtual reality-based clinical assistants, collaborating with the IBM Watson ecosystem. Her contributions to the field of data science and healthcare technology demonstrate her commitment to advancing research and practical applications.
Professional Affiliations
Sanika Bhide is a member of the Stanford Women in Data Science community, reflecting her engagement with professional networks that promote women in technology and data science. Her involvement in such organizations underscores her dedication to fostering diversity and collaboration within the industry.