Kaushik Sarma

Kaushik Sarma is an accomplished professional in clinical trial management with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Senior Director of Trial Operations at Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc., Kaushik has previously held senior director roles at Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, where responsibilities included leading cross-functional teams for Phase 2 and 3 clinical programs in CNS/psychiatry. This role encompassed managing various aspects of clinical operations, including clinical drug safety, regulatory affairs, and vendor management. Kaushik's career also includes experience as Manager of Clinical Development at Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma America and as Clinical Research Specialist at Merck. Kaushik holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Spartan Health Sciences.