Debapriya Majumdar
Hyderabad
Summary
Professional with 12+ years of experience spanning portfolio strategy, competitive intelligence, computational biology and translational science in drug discovery. Specialised in synthesising complex biological, clinical and competitive landscapes into actionable insights that guide target prioritisation, asset evaluation and indication positioning. Experienced in supporting leadership decision-making across immunology, inflammation and cardio-metabolic therapeutic areas.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Asset Pipeline & Portfolio Strategy
Schrödinger
Hyderabad
06.2020 - Current
- Led portfolio and pipeline strategy analyses across immunology (I&I) and cardiovascular and metabolic (CVM), informing investment decisions.
- Evaluated internal and external assets using scientific, clinical and commercial benchmarks.
- Developed competitive intelligence frameworks for MoA positioning, differentiation and risk assessment, enhancing strategic insights.
- Informed leadership prioritisation and investment decisions through integrated biological, clinical and competitive landscape analysis
- Translated complex datasets into executive-ready dashboards and strategic decks.
- Partnered with discovery, clinical and business teams to align long-term portfolio planning with organisational goals.
Bioinformatics Researcher
Mapmygenome
Hyderabad
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Analysed SNP datasets to identify correlations between genetic variants, drug response, and disease risk.
- Developed internal genomic databases integrating GWAS, ClinVar, and dbSNP resources.
Subject Matter Expert (Life Sciences)
Chegg Inc.
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated academic understanding in molecular biology, genetics, immunology, and oncology, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
Scientist, R&D (Oncology Systems Biology & Modelling)
Cellworks Research India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Developed and validated computational disease models for oncology indications (AML, MM, MDS), enhancing understanding of disease mechanisms.
- Modelled oncogenic pathways, drug response mechanisms, and biomarker dynamics.
- Validated pathway and genomic data to ensure accuracy across multiple software releases, supporting informed decision-making.
- Mentored junior scientists while collaborating with engineering teams on model development, fostering knowledge transfer and innovative solutions.
Project Trainee
Biocon
Bengaluru
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Contributed to BCIL (Biotech Consortium of India Limited) project funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi.
- Developed downstream processing methods for biopharmaceuticals, focusing on HPLC purification techniques for various pharmaceuticals.
Medical Coder
Omega Healthcare Management Services
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Executed ICD-9 and CPT coding for accurate healthcare documentation.
Education
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
Bangalore01-2011
B.Sc. - Biotechnology, Chemistry & Genetics
Bangalore University
Bangalore01-2009
Skills
- Asset, Portfolio & Pipeline Strategy
- Competitive Intelligence & Landscape Analysis
- MoA & Translational Assessment
- Target Evaluation and Scientific Due Diligence
- Indication Positioning & Strategic Storytelling
- Pipeline Benchmarking
- Cross-Functional Decision Support
Strategic Leadership Highlights
- Led opportunity assessments across key Immunology & Inflammation indications (e.g., Atopic Dermatitis, IBD), integrating disease biology, competitive landscapes, evolving standards of care and market dynamics to guide decisions on initiating oral small-molecule programs.
- Initiated Schrödinger’s first strategic landscape assessment in Rare Genetic Diseases, establishing a framework to identify high-value indications and biologically tractable targets feeding exploratory pipeline programs.
- Built a global venture-backed biotech pipeline intelligence database (~1,500 companies) integrating asset pipelines with funding and financial metadata. Used to identify emerging momentum across targets and disease areas and inform multiple portfolio-level go/no-go decisions.
Leadership And Professional Development
Selected for Schrödinger’s LIRN Program (Leveraging Internal Resources and Networking) - a structured 6-month internal leadership program pairing high-potential employees with senior leaders. Mentored by a Senior Project Management leader to develop cross-functional collaboration, program management, and strategic leadership capabilities.
Certification
• Healthcare Economics from Harvard Business School Online, 2025
• Persuasion at Work: Communicating with Influence, LinkedIn Learning, 2025
• Data Visualisation (Tableau), Besant Technologies, 2019
• Intellectual Property Fundamentals, World Intellectual Property Organisation, 2012
• Laboratory Techniques: PCR, HPLC Chromatography, 2010-2011
• Persuasion at Work: Communicating with Influence, LinkedIn Learning, 2025
• Data Visualisation (Tableau), Besant Technologies, 2019
• Intellectual Property Fundamentals, World Intellectual Property Organisation, 2012
• Laboratory Techniques: PCR, HPLC Chromatography, 2010-2011
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Bengali, Full Professional
- Hindi, Full Professional
Timeline
Manager - Asset Pipeline & Portfolio Strategy
Schrödinger
06.2020 - Current
Bioinformatics Researcher
Mapmygenome
02.2020 - 06.2020
Subject Matter Expert (Life Sciences)
Chegg Inc.
04.2019 - 05.2020
Scientist, R&D (Oncology Systems Biology & Modelling)
Cellworks Research India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2013 - 03.2019
Project Trainee
Biocon
01.2012 - 07.2012
Medical Coder
Omega Healthcare Management Services
07.2011 - 12.2011
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
B.Sc. - Biotechnology, Chemistry & Genetics
Bangalore University