Suma Gopinathan, PhD, MPharm
Senior Vice President, Discovery, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: LXRX)
Dr. Suma Gopinathan is Senior Vice President of Discovery at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, where she has held diverse scientific and leadership roles since joining the company in 2002. She has extensive experience in drug discovery and development, guiding programs from early research through clinical development.
An accomplished R&D leader, Dr. Gopinathan combines scientific excellence with strategic vision—driving innovation, organizational performance, and external collaborations that advance corporate objectives. She earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy from Bangalore University, Master of Pharmacy from Kakatiya University, and Ph.D. from the University of Houston.