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Varun S. MBA, PMP has a diverse range of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Varun currently serves as an Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, where they oversee and manages global clinical trials of all complexities. Varun ensures the timely completion of studies within budget by taking corrective action when necessary. Additionally, they are responsible for managing indirect reports, external partners, consultants, vendors, and the clinical trials budget.

Before their current role, Varun worked at AbbVie as a Global Trial Manager for their Oncology therapeutic area. Varun successfully led global trial projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement project plans and achieve milestones according to schedule. Varun also supervised the study budget, ensuring project contract compliance and managing budget invoicing and variance.

Prior to AbbVie, Varun pursued their MBA at The University of British Columbia, where they further developed their skills and knowledge in business administration. Varun also has experience at Emmes as an Associate Project Manager, where they managed projects in various therapeutic areas. In this role, Varun facilitated investigator meetings, tracked budget metrics, and collaborated with data management teams for data review and analysis.

Earlier in their career, Varun worked as a Junior Business Analyst at Lupin, where they gained exposure to business analysis and contributed to company projects.

Overall, Varun has an extensive background in clinical operations, project management, and cross-functional collaboration within the pharmaceutical industry. Their experience spans from overseeing clinical trials to managing project budgets and ensuring compliance. Their expertise in these areas makes him a valuable asset in the industry.

Varun S. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Product and Service Management from The University of British Columbia. Varun also obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting and Finance from Delhi University. In addition, Varun has a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.