Raghu R. Krishnan
About Raghu R. Krishnan
Raghu R. Krishnan serves as an Alliances Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS and is involved in various projects related to port infrastructure and precision medicine. He has a diverse background in clinical supply chain management, technology licensing, and board leadership across multiple organizations in Massachusetts.
Work at SOPHiA GENETICS
Raghu R. Krishnan serves as the Alliances Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is involved in building and maintaining partnerships and alliances in the field of data-driven precision medicine. His work focuses on fostering collaborations that enhance the company's capabilities in genomic data analysis and interpretation.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at SOPHiA GENETICS, Raghu is actively engaged with several organizations. He has been a member of the Port Infrastructure Project Working Group for the City of Cambridge since 2021. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Three Squares New England, a position he has held since 2019. Furthermore, he is a supporter of The Farmlink Project, contributing to its mission since 2020.
Previous Experience in the Biotech Industry
Raghu has a diverse background in the biotech sector, having worked at Merck as a Scientist from 2005 to 2012. He later served as a Clinical Supply Chain Specialist at Parexel for nearly a year in 2014. His experience also includes a five-year consultancy role at Mass General Brigham Innovation, where he contributed to various projects related to healthcare innovation.
Education and Expertise
Raghu holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brandeis University. He also earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on Virology from Rutgers University. His educational background is complemented by certificates in Clinical Trial Management from PAREXEL Academy and in Paralegal - Intellectual Property from IPLegalEd. His expertise includes financial modeling, licensing, contracts, and intellectual property.
Involvement in Research and Development
Raghu has participated in a range of preclinical drug development projects, from target validation to lead optimization. His work emphasizes competitive intelligence and market research within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. He actively assesses novel technologies for licensing by both small and large entities, including startups.