Jayshri Rangasamy

Education: MSc Pharmacology (2015), University of Pretoria BSc Hons Pharmacology (2012), University of Pretoria (UP) BSc Human Physiology (2011), UP Drug Development & Approval (2020), Harvard Medical School

Experience: Clinical Team Lead (2022-Present), Fortrea Sr CRA I (Oncology) (2021-2022), Fortrea CRA II (Oncology) (2019-2021) Sr CRA I (2017-2019), IQVIA CRA I (2015-2017), IQVIA Trainee CRA (2015-2017), IQVIA Faculty Teaching Asst (2014), Univ of Pretoria

Awards: Member, South African Society for Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Golden Key International Honour Society 3rd Prize, MSc Research (2015, Wits & UP) Honorary Academic Colours (2012-2013, UP) Best Student, Pharmacology Honours (2012, UP)

Jayshri Rangasamy leads Fortrea's Clinical Team, managing Clinical Operations Delivery. Her expertise spans non-infectious (cardiovascular, endocrinology, gastroenterology) and infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) plus oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). She holds MS and BS degrees in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria and promotes empathetic leadership. She is also a ballroom dancer and animal activist.

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