Pavan Kumar
About Pavan Kumar
Pavan Kumar serves as the Vice President and Head of Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Nimbus Therapeutics, where he leads clinical development plans and integrates real-world data strategies. With extensive experience in molecular diagnostics and translational data sciences, he has held key positions at various organizations, including Kronos Bio and Eisai.
Work at Nimbus
Pavan Kumar serves as the Vice President and Head of Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Nimbus Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads molecule and program development, focusing on clinical development plans. His responsibilities include developing and executing real-world data integrated translational strategies and patient selection strategies in clinical settings. Kumar's expertise in molecular diagnostics and data sciences supports Nimbus's mission to enhance translational medicine.
Previous Experience
Before joining Nimbus Therapeutics, Pavan Kumar held several significant positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. He worked at Kronos Bio, Inc. as Vice President of Translation from 2021 to 2023 and previously served as Executive Director of Translational Medicine from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics, where he was Executive Director of Translational Sciences from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he worked at Eisai as a Scientist and Sr. Scientist from 2010 to 2015 and at Somagenics as a Scientist and Research Intern from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Pavan Kumar earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Biology and Virology from the University of California, Davis, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology from Anna University Chennai, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. Kumar specializes in building internal translational and diagnostics infrastructure, employing next-generation sequencing (NGS) and liquid biopsy approaches to enhance clinical outcomes.
Achievements in Translational Medicine
In his career, Pavan Kumar has developed and managed external partner alliances for biomarker discovery and clinical validation. He integrates real-world data and develops companion diagnostics, enhancing the capabilities of translational medicine. His work interfaces across internal and external functions, facilitating advancements in clinical pharmacology and patient selection strategies. Kumar's focus on molecular diagnostics and translation data sciences positions him as a leader in the field.