Noopur’s motivation stems from her desire to help mitigate treatment access challenges seen across indications. She is focused on strategic patient-centered drug development that bridges scientific gaps and cuts through red tape across the drug supply chain. She is determined to increase access to treatments to help fulfill current unmet needs. Her approach stems from the patient journey, ensuring it is integrated throughout the drug development life cycle. In her role as Director of Medical Affairs, Noopur nurtures Xentria’s key relationships with patient experts, key opinion leaders and clinical investigators.
Prior to her role at Xentria, Noopur was the Research Director at the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research where she played a key role in the development and execution of the organization’s scientific research agenda. Noopur has also worked as Clinical Site Manager for Synexus Clinical Research in Chicago, where she was responsible for operationalizing clinical trials. Noopur held several roles at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital Chicago where she managed over 25 industry-sponsored trials. She has also been an active participant in the Therapeutics Development Network with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Noopur earned a B.S.in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan.