Soumya Balachandran
About Soumya Balachandran
Soumya Balachandran is a Senior Manager Clinical Scientist at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, with extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and clinical development. She holds multiple degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information Technology Management, and Clinical Research Administration.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Soumya Balachandran serves as a Senior Manager Clinical Scientist at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing clinical studies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her expertise in clinical research and pharmacovigilance contributes to the advancement of Deciphera's drug development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Soumya Balachandran holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Osmania University (2005-2009). She completed her Master's degree in Information Technology Management at Campbellsville University (2019-2020) and a Master's degree in Clinical Research Administration and Regulatory Affairs from Eastern Michigan University (2015-2016). Additionally, she studied Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Data Management at the Clinical Research Educational and Management Academy (2009-2010).
Background in Clinical Development
Prior to her current role, Soumya worked at IQVIA as a Senior/Lead Business Analyst focusing on Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and Commercial Solutions from 2018 to 2022. She developed a disruptive pharmacovigilance platform that incorporated Robotic Process Automation, AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. Earlier, she was a Case Manager II at Ashfield, part of UDG Healthcare plc, from 2016 to 2018.
Experience in Global Pharmacovigilance
Soumya Balachandran has experience providing pharmacovigilance and clinical development services across various countries, including the USA, Germany, Philippines, and India. She has worked in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Respiratory, Immunology, and Cardiology, demonstrating her versatility and knowledge in the field.
Proficiency in Clinical Databases
Soumya is proficient in handling clinical databases such as RAVE and INFORM, as well as pharmacovigilance databases like ARGUS and ARISg. Her skills in data management and analysis are essential for monitoring clinical trials and ensuring data integrity throughout the research process.