Sandhya Koppikar

Sandhya Koppikar is a seasoned professional in project management with extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sectors. Currently serving as the R&D Project Management Director at Exelixis since May 2024, Koppikar previously held roles including Project Director at Vaxcyte and Director of Program Management at Nektar Therapeutics. Prior experience includes positions at Astex Pharmaceuticals and Amgen, where significant responsibilities involved managing global cross-functional teams and program execution. Koppikar's volunteer work with the AWBS International Women's Club and as a Girl Scout Leader demonstrates strong communication and coordination skills. Koppikar holds an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a BS in Microbiology from California State University, Long Beach.