Meena Kaushik

technology
Written By Joseph Gaspero
 

Senior Product Leader - Medidata Solutions

“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”

Read Meena’s full profile below

Where did you grow up?

India

Who was your favorite teacher, and why?

2 teachers come to mind
My Math teacher in high school who encouraged me, pushed me to greater heights
My Physics teacher whose enthusiasm and passion for atoms ignited a lifelong interest and curiosity in nuclear and astrophysics

What inspired you to pursue a career in STEM/Healthcare?

Deep curiosity and interest led me to pursue and degree in Physics, Math and Computer Science. After a few years of working in different industries, I got started working with a company that helped Pharmas and Medtech companies bring new drugs, devices and medicines. I felt very happy doing this work as it gave me a purpose and fulfillment.

What do you do in your current role/career?

I am responsible for developing digital products that are used in conducting clinical trials.

What were your moments of fear/challenges in your career?

Some early challenges were around balancing career and family. Was torn between being a mother and advancement in career. Talking to other women helped a lot.

What are some of the innovations in science that you are most excited about?

Very excited about cell and gene therapy/precision medicine
Advancements in learning about universe, space travel

What’s next for you?/What would you like to do when you “grow up’? (retire, etc.)/ what is something you hope to accomplish in the future?

My main goal for the next 10 years is to help 5000 women achieve financial independence.

Current book/book you love?

Just read “The Bomb” by Steve Sheinkin

Favorite website/blog/”guilty pleasure”/fun?

NYTimes wordle, spelling bee, sudoku, Netflix - love K-dramas and British murder mysteries

 
Joseph Gaspero

Joseph Gaspero is the CEO and Co-Founder of CHI. He is a healthcare executive, strategist, and researcher. He co-founded CHI in 2009 to be an independent, objective, and interdisciplinary research and education institute for healthcare. Joseph leads CHI’s research and education initiatives focusing on including patient-driven healthcare, patient engagement, clinical trials, drug pricing, and other pressing healthcare issues. He sets and executes CHI’s strategy, devises marketing tactics, leads fundraising efforts, and manages CHI’s Management team. Joseph is passionate and committed to making healthcare and our world a better place. His leadership stems from a wide array of experiences, including founding and operating several non-profit and for-profit organizations, serving in the U.S. Air Force in support of 2 foreign wars, and deriving expertise from time spent in industries such as healthcare, financial services, and marketing. Joseph’s skills include strategy, management, entrepreneurship, healthcare, clinical trials, diversity & inclusion, life sciences, research, marketing, and finance. He has lived in six countries, traveled to over 30 more, and speaks 3 languages, all which help him view business strategy through the prism of a global, interconnected 21st century. Joseph has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. When he’s not immersed in his work at CHI, he spends his time snowboarding backcountry, skydiving, mountain biking, volunteering, engaging in MMA, and rock climbing.

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