Chandra is Senior Director, Precision Oncology Strategy and Pipeline Commercialization at Bayer. He has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and consulting with a proven track record of business building and people leadership in both start-up and mature process-led biotechnology and pharmaceutical business environments.

Prior to joining Bayer was Vice President and Head – Oncology and Immuno-oncology Programs, Business Development and Alliances at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. In this role, Chandra oversaw the development and commercialization of Dr. Reddy’s Proprietary Product Group’s targeted oncology and IO programs. Prior to joining Dr. Reddy’s Chandra held various roles in Finance, Technology and Business Consulting as a leader and as an entrepreneur.

Chandra holds an MBA degree from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. He also holds Master’s degrees in Finance from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science – Pilani, India and the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.