Experience:
Chief Technology Officer, Vicero Bio
Novasenta, Vice President, Antibody Therapeutics
TrueBinding, Senior Director, Antibody Therapeutics
Denali Therapeutics, Head, Antibody Discovery
Bristol Myers Squibb, Senior Scientist, Biologics Lead Discovery
Pfizer, Senior Scientist, Global Biotherapeutics Technologies
Dr. Tawde brings over two decades of extensive biotherapeutics drug discovery experience in the biopharma industry, having held key scientific positions at leading companies including Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Denali Therapeutics, TrueBinding, and Novasenta. Her expertise spans discovery and development of multiple biotherapeutics, including pioneering antibody discovery technologies for challenging targets (GPCRs, ion channels, and high homology targets) and drug product development for various therapeutic modalities (monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, protein fusions, ADC, and VHH). Her work has significantly impacted a wide range of therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology, autoimmune, infectious diseases and neurodegeneration.
Throughout her biopharma career, Dr. Tawde has consistently demonstrated operational excellence, focusing on implementing disruptive technologies, building high-performing teams, project leadership, and strategic vision for building biotherapeutics pipelines.
Dr. Tawde holds a PhD in cell and molecular immunology from Florida State University and has authored numerous publications in the field of biopharmaceutical research. Her contributions have been recognized with several awards, highlighting her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and therapeutic strategies.
