Akanksha Sood

Akanksha Sood, Ph.D., is an accomplished professional in the pharmaceutical and regulatory affairs sectors, currently serving as a Global Study Associate at AstraZeneca since February 2024, following a tenure as a Regulatory Affairs Intern at the same company. With a robust background as an Analytical Chemist at Diteba, Akanksha successfully managed high-value projects, conducted pivotal studies, and contributed to method development in compliance with FDA and Health Canada regulations. Previous research experience includes a Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo, where Akanksha secured substantial grant funding and effectively led teams in innovative drug product synthesis and analysis. Academic credentials are complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations from Seneca Polytechnic and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Delhi University.