Vinaya Kapoor, PhD, is an accomplished regulatory leader with over two decades of experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector, across fast-paced startups and large companies at West and East Coast locations. Passionate about making a difference to patients, she has contributed to over 20 development and commercialized programs in various modalities including small molecules, biologics, vaccines and cell therapies. Prior to her role as VP Regulatory Affairs at Tricida, Vinaya worked in Global Regulatory Affairs at Janssen Pharmaceuticals (a division of Johnson and Johnson) for over a decade, at Merck & Company, and Iovance Biotherapeutics. Her expertise includes CMC drug development and regulatory affairs across therapeutic areas and development phases.

Vinaya has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Vinaya serves as a CASSS Associate Director and is actively involved with American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS).  She is passionate about furthering interest and careers in science, technology, environment and the arts, particularly among women and youth and volunteers her time towards this.