Navaneetha Rao
Managing Director
oncology
VClinBio
India
Biography
Dr. Rao has hands-on regulatory and clinical experience with integrated drug development of biologics (gene and cell transfer products), therapeutic proteins, mAbs, small molecules, and generics for indications in cardiology, oncology, infectious disease, and transfusion medicine. He has over 15 years of industry experience including managing direct reports, leading international teams at both sponsor organizations and full service CROs, and providing strategic advice to biotech startups, established pharmaceuticals, and international organizations. He is experienced in 505(b)(2) development pathway, advancing NMEs and implementing GLP/GCP quality assurance. Previously, Dr. Rao was VP of Clinical R&D at Vicus Therapeutics, Cato Research, and Reliance Life Sciences. Recently, he has been COO of RythRx. He obtained his Doctor of Science degree at the Harvard University, and has several peer-reviewed research publications.
Research Interest
oncology
