Soundarapandian Vijayakumar
About Soundarapandian Vijayakumar
Soundarapandian Vijayakumar is a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Travere Therapeutics, with extensive experience in academia and research spanning over three decades. His previous roles include positions at Stanford University, the University of Rochester, and Columbia University, among others.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Soundarapandian Vijayakumar has been serving as a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Travere Therapeutics since 2019. In this role, he collaborates with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to provide scientific support and facilitate communication regarding the company's therapeutic products. His responsibilities include engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and assisting in the development of educational materials.
Education and Expertise
Soundarapandian Vijayakumar holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. He also earned an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Madras (Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College) between 1980 and 1985. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in medical science and research.
Background
Soundarapandian Vijayakumar has a diverse professional background in academia and industry. He has held various positions, including Senior Research Scientist at Stanford University, Lead Research Associate at Western Connecticut Health Network, and Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester. His experience spans over three decades, with roles in research, teaching, and clinical studies.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Soundarapandian Vijayakumar has successfully organized an NKF-sponsored virtual renal roundtable and spearheaded virtual advisory boards involving community KOLs. He has conducted industry-sponsored clinical studies in Polycystic Kidney Disease and led initiatives to enhance patient advocacy and diversity in recruitment. His contributions include discovering and characterizing novel biologics for therapeutic use.
Professional Collaborations
Soundarapandian Vijayakumar has collaborated with the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team on various congress support initiatives, including ASN, NKF, RPA, and PNRC. He has also led a KOL survey initiative aimed at augmenting routine insight collection, demonstrating his commitment to fostering collaboration within the medical community.