Sumithra Gubendran

Sumithra Gubendran is an experienced professional in data management and analytics, currently serving as Associate Director of Global Commercial Operations at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. since March 2022. Responsibilities include managing secondary data analytics and integration across multiple platforms involving medical claims and drug dispense data. Prior to this role, Sumithra held the position of Associate Director of Data Analytics at Gilead Sciences for nearly 12 years, where responsibilities encompassed data architecture and managing analytics solutions delivery. Previous experience includes roles at JDSU as an Applications Analyst, focusing on data warehousing and business intelligence, and at BlackFoot Inc. as a BI Analyst, where Sumithra developed a multi-channel campaign analytics platform. Education includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation & Control from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, completed in 1999.