Sowmya Chollate

Sowmya Chollate has extensive work experience in the field of statistical programming and biostatistics. Sowmya currently holds the position of Sr. Principal Analyst in Statistical Programming at Neurocrine Biosciences since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Manager in Statistical Programming at Heron Therapeutics, Inc. from July 2021 to July 2022. Sowmya also served as a Manager in Biostatistics at Xencor from May 2020 to June 2021 and as a Manager in Statistical Programming at Precision For Medicine from January 2018 to April 2020. Before that, Sowmya worked as a Biostatistician/Programmer at Synteract from January 2015 to January 2018. Sowmya started their career as a Staff Research Associate at Roche Biosciences in May 2005 and has held various research positions at biotech companies such as Genentech, Biogen, and Celgene.

Sowmya Chollate has a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, which they obtained from 2000 to 2005. Sowmya also holds a Master's Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics from San Diego State University, which they obtained from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, they have certifications in SAS programming, including being a SAS Certified Advanced Programmer SAS 9 and a SAS Certified Base Programmer SAS 9 from SAS.