Sunny Rathod
About Sunny Rathod
Sunny Rathod serves as the Associate Director of Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in drug safety, clinical medicine, and epidemiology, with previous roles at PAREXEL and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Work at Kite Pharma
Sunny Rathod has been serving as the Associate Director of Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety at Kite Pharma since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the safety of pharmaceutical products and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His work involves formulating pharmacovigilance strategies and assessing individual case safety reports (ICSRs). Kite Pharma is known for its focus on innovative cancer therapies, and Rathod's expertise contributes to the company's commitment to patient safety.
Previous Experience in Pharmacovigilance
Prior to his current position, Sunny Rathod worked as a Senior Drug Safety Physician at PAREXEL from 2015 to 2019. His role involved ensuring drug safety compliance and managing adverse event reporting. He also held the position of Clinical Analytics and Research Team Lead at Presence Health for nine months in 2015. Additionally, Rathod has experience as a Healthcare Analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, where he worked for nearly a year in 2014-2015.
Education and Expertise
Sunny Rathod earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from RCSM Government Medical College, completing his studies from 2002 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Texas A&M University System Health Science Center from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research from Rush University, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in clinical medicine, epidemiology, and statistics.
Research and Teaching Experience
Sunny Rathod has contributed to academic research as a Research Assistant at Rush University Medical Center from 2011 to 2013, focusing on nutrition and preventive medicine. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant during the same period, where he supported educational activities in clinical research. His experience in research and teaching enhances his understanding of the drug development process and pharmacovigilance.
Regulatory Knowledge and Skills
Sunny Rathod possesses comprehensive knowledge of ICH/CIOMS guidelines, Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). He is familiar with health authority regulations, including those from the FDA, Health Canada, EMA/CHMP, and PMDA. His advanced understanding of statistical data modeling and data analysis further supports his role in pharmacovigilance and patient safety.