Anuradha Rajapakse
About Anuradha Rajapakse
Anuradha Rajapakse serves as the Director of Market Access and Reimbursement for Tecartus at Kite Pharma, overseeing operations in Europe, Canada, and Australia. With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he specializes in market access and pricing strategies.
Work at Kite Pharma
Anuradha Rajapakse serves as the Director of Market Access and Reimbursement for Tecartus at Kite Pharma. In this role, she oversees market access strategies and reimbursement processes for Europe, Canada, and Australia. She has held this position since 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities include navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring that Tecartus is accessible to patients in these regions.
Education and Expertise
Anuradha Rajapakse has a strong educational background in engineering and pharmaceuticals. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with First Class honors from Loughborough University, studying from 1997 to 2001. She further advanced her education by obtaining a PhD in Biochemical Engineering from University College London (UCL) between 2001 and 2004. Her expertise lies in market access and pricing strategies within the pharmaceutical industry.
Background in Pharmaceuticals
Anuradha Rajapakse has over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, spanning both commercial and research and development sectors. She began her career at Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals, where she held various roles, including Senior Decision Scientist and Director of Portfolio Analytics. Her work involved portfolio management and strategy, contributing to significant decisions at the senior leadership level.
Previous Roles at Glaxo Smith Kline
Anuradha Rajapakse worked at Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals in multiple capacities. From 2005 to 2011, she was a Senior Decision Scientist, followed by a role as Portfolio Analysis Manager from 2011 to 2015. She then served as the Director of Portfolio Analytics in R&D Portfolio Management and Strategy for one year in 2016. These positions allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and strategic decision-making.
Early Education
Anuradha Rajapakse completed her early education at Dharmaraja College in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and later attended Richmond College. This foundational education contributed to her academic and professional development in the fields of engineering and pharmaceuticals.