Srikanth Sudhaa
Manchester
Summary
Experienced Senior Clinical Research Scientist with a proven track record of conducting research to study human diseases and drive healthcare improvements. Skilled investigative professional leading clinical research efforts to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Critical thinker with a background in developing and enhancing methodologies and procedures for superior data analysis and reporting, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research
05.2016 - 02.2025
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing redundancies across departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Generate high-quality data that support target validation and development of cancer immunotherapy
- Establish, optimize, and perform cell-based assays including human primary immune cell assays tailored to strategy and target of interest
- Screen candidate molecules
- Document, analyse, interpret data, and present results within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Designed and executed experiments to support drug discovery initiatives.
- Analyzed data trends using statistical software to inform research direction.
- Work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- To analyze immune responses, utilize cutting-edge techniques, such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and molecular biology methods
- Work with cell lines and primary cells to study immune system interactions
- Conduct immunological assays to assess immune cell function, cytokine production, and other relevant parameters
- Optimize and develop new assays to address specific research questions
- Medical oncologists are often involved in diagnosing cancer and determining the stage of disease
- Medical oncologists closely monitor patients during treatment, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and manage any side effects
- Utilise a Quality Management System to measure the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize project workflows and outcomes.
- Led clinical trial monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Developed and implemented study-specific training materials for site staff to enhance operational efficiency
- Mentored junior associates, fostering skill development and team collaboration in clinical trials.
Project Coordinator/ Biomedical Research Associate
CIPLA Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows to suit.
- Enhanced project transparency and accountability with rigorous evaluation and record-keeping.
- Communicated project progress and challenges to stakeholders for decision-making purposes.
- Maximized communication and transparency between clients, internal departments, and stakeholders.
- Updated project documentation, providing accurate and accessible information for stakeholders.
- Recommended process improvements in project management methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Resolved project-related issues promptly, preventing disruptions in workflow.
- Coordinated cross-functional project teams to ensure timely delivery of pharmaceutical initiatives
- Developed and maintained project schedules, tracking progress and adjusting timelines as necessary
Industrial Trainee
Trident Pharmaceuticals
11.2012 - 10.2013
- Complied with health, safety and environment policies by applying best practices and quality standards.
- Participated in meetings, workshops and events to support team-building initiatives.
- Conducted quality inspections of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished products to verify quality standards.
- Assisted in formulation development and stability testing of pharmaceutical products.
- Conducted quality control tests, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts2017
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India03-2014
A-Levels - Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Board Of Intermediate Education
Nirmal,Telangana2010
GCSEs - High-School
Board Of Secondary Education
Nirmal,Telangana03.2008
Skills
- Research documentation
- Critical analysis of literature
- Data evaluation
- Ethical policy enforcement
- Expertise in immunological principles
- Site management
- Pharmacovigilance
- Detailed documentation
- Electronic data capture
- ICH guidelines
- Cancer Immunotherapy Research
- Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
- Immune Cell Isolation
- Flow Cytometry
- Data Analysis and Bioinformatics
- Collaboration and Communication
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Immunofluorescence (IF)
- Molecular Biology Techniques,
- Gene Editing Technologies
- Bioinformatics Tools
- Electrophysiological experiments
- Spatial transcriptomics
- Tissue engineering
- Safety and quality standards
- Product roadmap planning
HOBBIES
Photography & Cricket
Timeline
Project Coordinator/ Biomedical Research Associate
CIPLA Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research
05.2016 - 02.2025
Industrial Trainee
Trident Pharmaceuticals
11.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
A-Levels - Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Board Of Intermediate Education
GCSEs - High-School
Board Of Secondary Education
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