Pooja Saxena

Pooja Saxena, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management, operations, and alliance management within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently a Senior Manager at BlueRock Therapeutics, Pooja oversees the execution of platform and pipeline programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with corporate priorities. Prior roles include managing research partnerships at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, where accomplishments include contributing to the successful approval of a COVID-19 vaccine and driving collaborations for vaccine development. Pooja's academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and several research positions, with a focus on nanoparticle engineering and novel vaccine technologies, establishing a strong background in both scientific innovation and project leadership.