Deepa P.

About Deepa P.

Strategic and results-driven program management executive with 20+ years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Proven track record in leading complex cross-functional drug development programs across small molecules, biologics, and vaccines from preclinical through clinical phases.Expert in establishing high-performing PMOs, driving organizational alignment, and delivering value across portfolios exceeding $50M. Recognized for strong leadership in client relationship management, risk mitigation, and regulatory strategy, and for navigating fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high emotional intelligence.Specialties:Experienced in risk-based project management and program level strategy development. Additional experience in alliance management, business development, and staff leadership and development.Experienced in working directly with C-suite and executive teams to translate strategy into execution through integrated development planning, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.Core Competencies:Program Management | PMO Leadership | Clinical Development | Regulatory Affairs and Quality | Alliance Management | Strategic Planning | Cross-Functional Leadership | Risk Management | FDA/EMA Compliance | Drug Development Lifecycle | Budget Oversight | Portfolio Governance | Data Visualization Power BI | SharePoint | AI Tools (ChatGPT, Copilot)Interests: I believe that learning is a lifelong process and focus on continuous improvement via coursework and volunteer experiences and saying \"Yes!\" to opportunities outside of my comfort zone. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about fostering high-performing teams that drive impactful results.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Program Management and Quality Assurance

   Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Jefferson Health

  Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical Chemistry

• Lehigh University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry

• Thomas Jefferson University

  Master of Science - MS, Biomedical Chemistry

Skills

• Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• Data Analysis
• Drug Discovery
• Technical Writing
• Elisa
• Transfection
• Lifesciences
• Immunology
• Assay Development
• Conflict Management
• Gmp
• Biochemistry
• Research Project Management
• Dna
• Python
• Regulatory Submissions
• Rt-Pcr
• Protein Chemistry
• Qpcr
• Tableau
• Good Laboratory Practice (Glp)
• Vaccines
• Loss Prevention Strategies
• Formulation
• Tissue Culture
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Ich-Gcp
• V&V
• Molecular Biology
• Characterization
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• Project Management
• Clinical Development
• Western Blotting
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• Timeline Management
• Validation
• Mass Spectrometry