Madhura Nayak
About Madhura Nayak
Madhura Nayak is the Director of Product Management at Slingshot Biosciences, with a strong background in product management and biotechnology. She has held various roles in notable companies, including Bio-Techne and Advanced Cell Diagnostics, and possesses expertise in spatial biology, genomics, and proteomics.
Current Role at Slingshot Biosciences
Madhura Nayak serves as the Director of Product Management at Slingshot Biosciences since 2022. In this role, she leads cross-functional teams in managing product development from concept to commercialization. Her responsibilities include identifying opportunities for differentiation in product strategy and overseeing the commercialization plans. Nayak's expertise in product management contributes to the company's innovative approach in the biosciences sector.
Previous Experience at Bio-Techne
Prior to her current position, Nayak worked at Bio-Techne in various roles from 2018 to 2022. She started as a Product Manager for Portfolio and Strategy in Genomics, where she focused on customer-centric analysis and go-to-market strategies. She advanced to Senior Product Manager for Spatial Biology, where she achieved double-digit year-over-year growth for product portfolios. Her final role at Bio-Techne was as Senior Manager of Product Management for Products and Services in Spatial Biology.
Educational Background
Madhura Nayak holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biotechnology from B.M.S College of Engineering, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she has a PMC Level III certification from the Pragmatic Institute, which demonstrates her expertise in product management best practices.
Research and Technical Roles
Nayak has a background in research and technical support, having worked as a Research Assistant at the Indian Institute of Science in 2008-2009 and as a Research Associate at the University of Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2011. She also served as a Senior Technical Support Scientist at Advanced Cell Diagnostics from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in scientific research and technical support in the biotechnology field.
Specialization in Product Strategy
Madhura Nayak specializes in identifying opportunities for differentiation in product strategy and commercialization plans. Her strong background in spatial biology, genomics, and proteomics has contributed to the development of innovative products in synthetic biology. Nayak's ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage product development processes has been instrumental in her career.