Grinil Khanna
About Grinil Khanna
Grinil Khanna serves as the People Operations Manager at Rani Therapeutics in San Jose, California, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in psychology and business, with experience in various roles including clinician, consultant, and founder.
Work at Rani Therapeutics
Grinil Khanna has been serving as the People Operations Manager at Rani Therapeutics since 2022. In this role, Khanna focuses on enhancing people operations strategies and creating a sense of belonging within the organization. Prior to this position, Khanna was part of the People Operations Strategy Team at Rani Therapeutics from 2021 to 2022. This experience has contributed to a comprehensive understanding of the company's dynamics and employee needs.
Education and Expertise
Grinil Khanna holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern Taiwan University of Technology, completed between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, Khanna has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, with an emphasis in Biology and Neurobiology, earned from 2004 to 2008. Furthering expertise in mental health, Khanna obtained a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco, completed in 2011. Khanna also has a Software Development Certification from Epicodus, achieved in 2017.
Professional Background
Before joining Rani Therapeutics, Grinil Khanna worked at Deloitte as a Senior from 2019 to 2020. Khanna's earlier roles include serving as a Clinician at Uplift Family Services from 2012 to 2014 and as a Senior Consultant and Product Owner at Cloudalyze from 2017 to 2018. Khanna is also the Founder of Executive Brain, established in 2018, and has been part of AuX Family Dynamics since 2020.
Psychological Methods and Coaching Practices
Grinil Khanna employs Rogerian psychological methods to navigate conflicting opinions and facilitate optimal decision-making for employees. This approach is complemented by evidence-based coaching practices and structured interviews, which aim to foster a supportive work environment. Khanna develops questionnaires grounded in psychological research principles to assess employee development needs, ensuring that solutions are tailored to individual and organizational requirements.
Engagement in Project Dynamics
In the role at Rani Therapeutics, Grinil Khanna actively engages with machine shop activities to gain insights into project dynamics. This involvement aids in improving team-building efforts and enhances the understanding of operational challenges. Khanna also integrates engineering knowledge through participation in R&D CAD drawings and design sessions, contributing to the overall effectiveness of people operations strategies.