Tara Anand
Director of Research and Development | Expert in regenerative medicine, cell therapy, and biomaterials | Focused on translating cutting-edge science into clinical and aesthetic innovations
- Role
- R & d Director at Amgen
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tara Anand
As a biotechnology R&D leader specializing in cell and gene therapies, I bring over 15 years of experience driving scientific innovation in oncology, regenerative medicine, and advanced cellular therapeutics. With a strong molecular biology foundation from the University of Pennsylvania, I have dedicated my career at Amgen to advancing breakthrough technologies from early discovery through preclinical development. Currently, as a Director of R&D at Amgen, I lead a team of 30 scientists and manage a multi-million-dollar portfolio focused on developing transformative therapies. My strength lies in combining rigorous scientific discipline with strategic business acumen, ensuring that every innovation delivers meaningful impact to patients’ lives. I look forward to partnering with collaborators to accelerate the development and accessibility of next-generation therapies. If you are interested in exploring potential collaboration opportunities, please feel free to contact me.
Experience
R & d Director
Mar 2024 — Present · US
Based on my outstanding track record of scientific innovation, team leadership, and project delivery, I was appointed Director of Research and Development in 2024, responsible for a research and development department focused on novel medical aesthetics and regenerative medicine technologies. I currently lead a team of over 30 scientists and engineers, developing long-term technology strategies for this field, managing an annual R&D budget exceeding tens of millions of dollars, and collaborating with the Business Development Department to evaluate external innovative technologies and potential M&A opportunities to drive the company\'s next-generation product pipeline
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degree
2005 — 2009
University of Pennsylvania
Master's degree
2005 — 2009
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