Indira Padmalayam

Indira Padmalayam is a seasoned professional in the life sciences sector, currently serving as a Senior Consultant in Operations at IPM Integrated Project Management Company since March 2024. Previously, Indira held the position of Senior Director of Alliance Program Management at Life Edit Therapeutics, leading partnership project programs from July 2023 to January 2024. Indira's expertise in program management is further demonstrated through roles at Amgen, 89bio, Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp., and Natera, encompassing areas such as drug discovery, clinical biopharmaceutical development, and personalized therapeutics. Indira's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Georgia State University, a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control, and a Project Management Certificate from Cornell University.