Prashanthi Vunnava has significant experience in statistical programming, currently serving as the Director of Statistical Programming at Karuna Therapeutics since April 2022. Previously, Prashanthi held the position of Associate Director of Statistical Programming at Sage Therapeutics from May 2021 to April 2022. A long tenure at Alkermes from February 2011 to May 2021 included roles as Associate Director, Principal SAS Programmer, and Senior Statistical Programmer. Prior experiences encompass a contract role as Senior SAS Developer at Bristol-Myers Squibb and a position as a SAS Programmer at COMSYS. Prashanthi earned a Master of Arts in Biology/Biological Sciences from Wayne State University between 2003 and 2005.