Rakesh Kumar
Global Clinical Operations & Development Leader
- Role
- Study Director at Novartis India
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rakesh Kumar
Senior Clinical Operations Leader with 17+ years of global experience driving large, complex clinical development programs across Phases I–IV. Expert in end-to-end trial strategy, operational excellence, global team leadership, and high-quality delivery in matrix environments. Recognized for strategic thinking, strong analytical capabilities, inspection readiness leadership, and building high-performing teams. Published contributor in NEJM, Lancet, Blood, and other top journals.
Experience
Study Director
May 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Lead global strategy, planning, and execution of clinical studies from concept through CSR.Chair cross-functional leadership teams; drive decision-making, scenario planning, and operational risk management.Embed operational excellence frameworks and process improvements across programs.Mentor and develop team members; foster an empowered, psychologically safe culture.Serve as SME for inspections, quality governance, and regulatory engagement.
Education
Maharahi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences
2003 — 2006
Symbiosis
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Adminstration, Operations
2009 — 2011
Pharmaceutical Expert Association
Post Graduate Diploma, Clinical research, regulatory and patents
2009 — 2010
Maharashi Dayanand University
Masters of Science, Biotechnology
2006 — 2008
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