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Nagapriya Mahanandi

South plain field,NJ

Summary

Strategic and science-driven Clinical Operations Leader with 10+ years of experience managing global clinical trials (Phase I–IV, ISR) across Oncology, Dermatology, Immunology, and Biosimilars. Proven track record of leading 7 Global and Local Phase I, III and IV studies, 40+ ISR global studies and delivering trials on time (>95% adherence), within budget (~$5M–$20M programs), and with high-quality data. Expertise in cross-functional leadership, vendor oversight, and risk-based execution, with demonstrated ability to improve timelines, optimize costs, and ensure regulatory compliance

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Clinical Operations

Kashiv BioSciences LLC
Piscataway, NJ
02.2026 - Current
  • Lead global cross-functional study teams, acting as the primary operational lead and escalation point for study delivery and performance
  • Drive execution of clinical trials ensuring alignment with protocol, timelines, budget, and data quality expectations
  • Partner with clinical development, biostatistics, and regulatory teams to provide operational input into protocol design and study strategy
  • Lead feasibility assessments and data-driven country and site selection strategies
  • Oversee investigator meetings, ensuring scientific alignment and operational readiness
  • Provide oversight for key study deliverables including CRFs, DMPs, monitoring plans, and data review plans
  • Ensure robust data quality and integrity, tracking metrics, query resolution timelines, and database readiness
  • Manage CROs and vendors end-to-end, ensuring accountability and performance aligned with scope and quality expectations
  • Lead risk identification and mitigation using proactive, data-driven approaches, ensuring minimal impact to timelines
  • Oversee patient recruitment strategies and enrollment performance, implementing corrective actions as needed
  • Ensure compliance with CTMS, eTMF, and clinical trial registry requirements
  • Drive study close-out including database lock, TMF reconciliation, and clinical study report support
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture

Associate Global Trial Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb |
India
10.2024 - 01.2026
  • Supported global trials with a focus on operational excellence, study metrics, and quality-driven execution
  • Collaborated across functional teams (clinical development, data management, safety) to ensure integrated study delivery
  • Identified study risks and supported implementation of mitigation strategies balancing timelines and cost
  • Contributed to protocol development and study documentation including CRFs, data review plans, and CSRs
  • Directed TMF oversight to ensure inspection readiness and completeness
  • Managed vendor deliverables and budgets in alignment with SOW and study objectives
  • Participated in inspections and audit readiness activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations

Clinical Project Manager

Biocon Biologics Ltd
India
04.2020 - 10.2024
  • Led global biosimilar clinical trials from initiation to close-out, ensuring scientific and operational alignment
  • Directed CRO/vendor selection, contracting, and performance management across global studies
  • Led study start-up including feasibility, site selection, TMF setup, and investigator engagement
  • Ensured compliance with global regulatory requirements and trial transparency standards
  • Implemented risk management frameworks and contingency strategies to maintain study timelines
  • Oversaw monitoring activities and ensured data quality, protocol adherence, and issue resolution
  • Maintained continuous inspection readiness and TMF quality
  • Managed study budgets and financial tracking, ensuring efficient resource utilization

Clinical Project Associate

Biocon Biologics Ltd
India
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Supported execution of global trials with focus on operational coordination and documentation
  • Maintained TMF and ensured data and document quality standards
  • Coordinated cross-functional communication across sites, CROs, and internal teams

Junior Scientist I

Biocos Life Sciences
India
08.2011 - 11.2013

High-level analysis of gene expression microarrays and SNP microarrays
Mcode (Molecular complex detection) detecting highly interconnected regions in large protein- protein interaction networks that represent molecular complex
Cytoscape to perform Network analysis of expressed genes in gene-gene interaction

Education

Master of Science - Bioinformatics

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
India
08-2010

Project Management - Project Management

IIM School of Business
India
09-2022

Advanced AI And ML Programm - Artificial Intelligence

Univ.AI By Harvard University
India
03-2020

Certification in Clinical Development - Clinical Research

Kegg Graduate Institue
California, PA
08-2018

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

DKW College
India
05-2008

Skills

  • Global Clinical Study Leadership
  • Cross-functional & Matrix Team Leadership
  • Study Start-up, Execution & Close-out
  • Risk-Based Study Management
  • Vendor & CRO Oversight
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Scope Management
  • Protocol Development & Study Design Input
  • Data Integrity & Quality Oversight
  • TMF / CTMS Systems Leadership
  • Patient Recruitment & Retention Strategy
  • Regulatory Compliance (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA)
  • Process Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Timeline

Manager, Clinical Operations

Kashiv BioSciences LLC
02.2026 - Current

Associate Global Trial Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb |
10.2024 - 01.2026

Clinical Project Manager

Biocon Biologics Ltd
04.2020 - 10.2024

Clinical Project Associate

Biocon Biologics Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2020

Junior Scientist I

Biocos Life Sciences
08.2011 - 11.2013

Project Management - Project Management

IIM School of Business

Master of Science - Bioinformatics

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences

Advanced AI And ML Programm - Artificial Intelligence

Univ.AI By Harvard University

Certification in Clinical Development - Clinical Research

Kegg Graduate Institue

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

DKW College

Achievements

  • ICH-GCP Certified (NIDA CTN)
  • Achievers Award – Biocon Biologics (2x) for on-time study delivery
  • University Rank Holder – Bioinformatics