Anindya Bhattacharya, Ph.D.

Neuropharmacologist with a proven track record of advancing projects from discovery through to clinical-stage assets. Brings deep scientific expertise in CNS drug discovery across small molecules, RNAi, biologics, and gene therapy. Has made significant contributions to neuroinflammation and neuroimmunology, as demonstrated by clinical-stage compounds and peer-reviewed publications. Possesses strong disease-area expertise in neurodegeneration, neuropsychiatry, and chronic pain. Extensive portfolio leadership experience, including chairing discovery governance forums and leading CNS research governance processes. Built and maintained a balanced research portfolio spanning internal and external assets, with ongoing reprioritization based on shifts in science, development landscape, and corporate strategy. Set research vision and strategy, translating long-term goals into actionable priorities and clear Go/No-Go decision points for targets and programs. Led senior neuroscience leadership teams, providing strategic direction, organizational focus, and both near-term and long-term planning. Built new departments, capabilities, and platforms to address organizational gaps and strengthen execution against research objectives. Engaged effectively with external and internal stakeholders, including KOLs, Scientific Advisory Boards, Boards of Directors, VC firms, academic institutions, non-profit partners, and senior pharmaceutical leadership teams. Experienced in leading matrixed organizations and complex collaborations, aligning diverse stakeholders across internal teams, CROs, academic partners, and consortia. Strong command of regulatory pathways, scientific strategy, and operational execution, supported by excellent leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and change management skills. Known for adaptability, proactive issue resolution, and disciplined execution, with a consistent ability to identify improvement opportunities, manage competing priorities, and deliver against timelines. Bibliography: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/anindya.bhattacharya.1/bibliography/public/