Reshma Ramracheya
About Reshma Ramracheya
Reshma Ramracheya serves as the Associate Director of Supplier Governance, Clinical Process & Enabling Solutions at Adaptimmune, where she oversees supplier evaluation and compliance in clinical development. She has extensive experience in pharmaceutical operations and research, having held various roles at the University of Oxford and CIDP.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Reshma Ramracheya serves as the Associate Director of Supplier Governance, Clinical Process & Enabling Solutions at Adaptimmune. In this role, she is responsible for the global oversight and management of external service providers within T-cell receptor clinical development programmes. She collaborates closely with Clinical Development teams, Compliance, and Procurement to ensure quality and compliance in supplier evaluation and selection. Her work includes maintaining ongoing supplier governance, issue management, and tracking performance metrics, which are essential for the successful execution of clinical trials.
Previous Experience at CIDP
Before joining Adaptimmune, Reshma Ramracheya worked at CIDP - Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique as the Director of Global Pharmaceutical Operations & Pharma Business Lead from 2018 to 2022. During her tenure, she was based in Oxford, England, where she contributed to the organization’s pharmaceutical operations and business strategies. Her experience at CIDP equipped her with valuable insights into global pharmaceutical operations and the complexities of managing pharmaceutical projects.
Academic Background and Research at University of Oxford
Reshma Ramracheya has an extensive academic background, having studied Physiology at King's College London, where she earned her PhD from 2000 to 2004. She has also held various roles at the University of Oxford, including Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Group Leader in the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism from 2005 to 2018. Currently, she is a Visiting Researcher, RD Lawrence Research Fellow, and University Research Lecturer at the University of Oxford, where she continues to engage in research and academic activities.
Expertise in Clinical Processes and Compliance
Reshma Ramracheya has developed significant expertise in optimizing clinical processes and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and controlled documents in accordance with ICH E6 and other regulatory requirements. Her role involves supporting the cross-functional implementation of clinical and business processes, ensuring high-level delivery of clinical trials. She is also involved in negotiating and managing outsourced services related to clinical trials and budgets, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of clinical operations.