Ruksana Khatoon leads Biologics Business Development for the JAPAC region at Aurigene, leveraging a unique blend of scientific and commercial expertise. An IIM-Ahmedabad alumnus with a background in Biochemical Engineering, she has transitioned from a hands-on downstream processing specialist to a strategic role, driving growth in drug discovery services.
She demonstrates a strong passion for continuous learning and professional networking, actively participating in key industry events like the Biopharma Conclave and BioJapan. Her certifications in Strategic Thinking and Cultivating a Growth Mindset reflect a commitment to personal and professional development within the biopharma landscape.
Unique fact: Ruksana successfully pivoted her career from a pure research scientist to a business strategy leader after completing her Executive MBA.
Ruksana Khatoon
Business Development Specialist at Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
AI in Drug Discovery
She posted about integrating AI and physics-based modeling to make drug discovery faster, more accurate, and more cost-effective.
Biologics & Biosimilars
Her current role and attendance at the Biopharma Conclave are focused on the future of biologics, biosimilars, and Cell & Gene Therapy (C>).
Biotech Partnering
Actively engages in major industry partnering events like BioJapan to explore how Aurigene can accelerate drug discovery programs for potential clients.
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Work History
3-2024
Business Development Specialist at Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
2-2021 - 3-2024
Specialist at Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
10-2019 - 2-2021
Research Scientist at Syngene International Limited
6-2017 - 10-2019
Senior associate scientist at Syngene International Limited
9-2011 - 6-2017
Associate Scientist at Syngene International Limited
1-2011 - 3-2011
Project Trainee at Shantha Biotechnics Limited,Part of Sanofi Aventis Group
Education
3-2022 - 3-2023
Executive MBA from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
1-2009 - 4-2012
Master of Technology (MTech) from Osmania University
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Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Level : Junior
Designation : Business Development Specialist at Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited
