Madhumita Basu

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Scientific Advisor, Molecular R&D-MDL, Genomics Platform at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Madhumita Basu is a Scientific Advisor at the Broad Institutes Genomics Platform, where she leads molecular R&D initiatives. With a Ph. D. and extensive experience in cardiometabolic research, she excels at translating complex science into strategic opportunities, holding certifications in strategic partnerships and data analytics.

She is passionate about advancing biomedical research, with a particular interest in tackling rare neurodegenerative diseases. Madhumita is also intellectually curious about how strategic partnerships and ecosystem thinking can be leveraged to accelerate scientific innovation and create value beyond what any single organization can achieve alone.

She was instrumental in securing both NIH and NSF small business innovation research grants while working at a therapeutics startup.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Genomics Innovation
As a Scientific Advisor at the Broad Institute's Genomics Platform, she leads efforts to advance molecular research and development within the Methods Development Lab.
Translational Research
Her background is rooted in translating basic research into therapeutic applications, particularly from her time developing an obesity disease pipeline at MelliCell, Inc.
Strategic Partnerships
Holds a certification in strategic partnerships and actively posts about the importance of ecosystem thinking to drive innovation and create shared value.

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Work History

9-2025
Scientific Advisor, Molecular R&D-MDL, Genomics Platform at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
8-2025 - 9-2025
Senior Principal Scientist at MelliCell, Inc.
2-2025 - 5-2025
Biotech Fellow at No Patient Left Behind
8-2023 - 8-2025
Principal Scientist, Translational obesity disease modeling & target discovery at MelliCell, Inc.
8-2022 - 8-2023
Senior Scientist, Translational obesity disease modeling & target discovery at MelliCell, Inc.

Education

2006 - 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Calcutta
2004 - 2006
Master's degree from University of Calcutta

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Insights For Selling To Madhumita

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Madhumita is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Madhumita

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Madhumita move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Madhumita take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

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