Rajesh Patel, Pharm.D.
About Rajesh Patel, Pharm.D.
Rajesh Patel, Pharm.D., serves as the Senior Director and Regional Health Outcomes Lead at Mirati Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in medical science liaison roles across various pharmaceutical companies, specializing in oncology, liver diseases, and rheumatology.
Current Role at Mirati Therapeutics
Rajesh Patel serves as the Senior Director, Regional Health Outcomes Lead at Mirati Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on health outcomes in oncology and other therapeutic areas. His role involves strategic oversight and leadership in health outcomes initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's goals in delivering effective treatments.
Previous Experience at Intercept Pharmaceuticals
Rajesh Patel worked at Intercept Pharmaceuticals in various roles from 2015 to 2021. He began as a Medical Science Liaison and later served as Senior Medical Science Liaison from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Director - Field Medical, National Accounts from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Intercept involved significant contributions to medical affairs and field operations.
Background in Pharmaceutical Industry
Rajesh Patel has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at several prominent companies. His career includes positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he served as Senior Medical Science Liaison in Immunology and Manager of Oncology Global Clinical Medical Operations. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Bristol-Myers Squibb and the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program.
Education and Expertise
Rajesh Patel holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Riverside. His educational background supports his specialization in field medical roles related to oncology, liver diseases, and rheumatology. He has expertise in health economic outcomes research and the strategic development of global operational programs.
Research Contributions at Mirati Therapeutics
At Mirati Therapeutics, Rajesh Patel implemented global research proposal processes for investigator-sponsored research. This initiative reflects his commitment to advancing research and improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and strategic planning in the pharmaceutical sector.