Shashwat Sharad

About Shashwat Sharad

Translational Research Leader | Precision Medicine | Scientific & Clinical LiaisonI am a life science leader with 20+ years of experience advancing breakthrough research from discovery to clinical application. My work centers on developing novel biomarkers, precision medicine approaches, and translational strategies that meaningfully improve patient outcomes. I excel in connecting scientific innovation with real-world clinical impact.Across my career, I have guided cross-functional research teams, led complex multi-site programs, built strategic academic and industry collaborations, and secured competitive funding to move science forward. My expertise spans clinical and translational research design, regulatory and compliance strategy, preclinical and clinical development, and medical and scientific communication.I bring a strong ability to evaluate emerging technologies, mentor scientific talent, and bridge stakeholders from the bench to the bedside. As a collaborator and scientific liaison, I partner with clinicians, researchers, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered outcomes.I am particularly passionate about oncology research, biomarker discovery, and integrating multidimensional genomic data to advance precision diagnostics and therapeutics.Core Strengths:Scientific Strategy & Innovation | Biomarker & Precision Medicine Development | Clinical & Translational Research | Protocol & Study Design | Regulatory Liaison & Compliance | Cross-Functional Leadership | Medical & Scientific Communication | Program & Project Oversight | Stakeholder & Key Opinion Leader Engagement

Experience

1. Director Research and Product Development

   Exom Biopharma

   Feb 2024 — Present · MD, US

   Role: Scientific & Strategic Lead | R&D | Regulatory | Biomarker Development | Support• Led R&D for exosome isolation and engineering (milk, curd, plants, blood, urine).• Developed Q5 exosomes for targeted drug delivery; ensured product purity and GMP-like standards.• Discovered cancer-specific exosomal biomarkers (focus: prostate, breast).• Designed and executed preclinical in vitro/in vivo studies for exosome therapeutics.• Directed scientific strategy, innovation roadmap, and cross-sector partnerships.• Managed regulatory documentation for preclinical programs; ensured compliance.• Spearheaded academic and industry collaborations; contributed to grant, patent, and publication development.• Oversaw full lifecycle of research kits and exosome products; provided expert technical support to users

Education

• Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Chemistry

  1996 — 1999

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Administration

  1997 — 2000

• Allahabad Agricultural Institute

  Ph. D., Biochemistry

  2003 — 2007

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Certificate in Computing (CIC), Computer Science

  1996 — 1996

• Doctor Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University

  Master of Science - MS (Microbiology), Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

  1999 — 2001

• Duke University

  ORAQ Regulatory Affairs Training Program, Regulatory Affairs and Quality

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Molecular Biology
• Transgenic and Conditional Knockout Mouse Model
• Cell Biology
• Genomics
• Biotechnology
• Epigenetics
• Research
• Life Sciences
• Genetics
• Pcr
• Neuroscience
• Science
• Analysis
• Genetic Engineering