Sapna Kirpalani

Sapna Kirpalani is an experienced professional in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, currently serving as Associate Director of Vendor Performance Oversight in R&D Quality at Gilead Sciences since January 2024. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at Genentech, where roles included Principal Clinical Innovation & Technology Leader, focusing on health equity and inclusive clinical trials, as well as Principal Systems & Vendor Manager and Global Category Manager, emphasizing vendor performance and cost savings. Earlier positions at Amgen, Almac Clinical Technologies, Cardinal Health, Affymetrix, Oculex Pharmaceuticals, and Perlegen Sciences provided a solid foundation in project management, systems design, and vendor relations. Kirpalani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in BioMedical Engineering from Boston University.