Shashank Rohatagi

Biography

As the Head of Otsuka Data Sciences I lead the Biometrics, Data Management, Clinical Programming, Innovative Solutions and Smart and Secure Team. During my tenure at Otsuka, I have also led teams with expertise in comparative genomics, rare disease modeling, predictive analytics, software development, machine learning, pharmaceutical science, statistical genomics, and pharmacometrics.I have over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical Industry including as a leader in key scientific areas and strategic initiatives at the front line of science and technology at several pharmaceutical companies in the United States and India, such as Somerset Pharmaceuticals, Aventis, Daiichi Sankyo, Piramal Life Sciences, and Otsuka. My diverse experience in drug development includes preclinical, Phase I/II/III and also life cycle management, and I have supported more than 10 NDAs and several INDs across various therapeutic areas including CNS, oncology, cardiovascular, anti-infectives, asthma/allergy and medical devices.I have a Ph.D. in Pharmacokinetics and an M.B.A. in Management and Information Systems and currently hold adjunct faculty positions at the University of Florida and at University of Tennessee.

Research Interest

Biochemistry