Renuka Agarwal

Renuka Agarwal is the Co-Founder and CEO of UpTrials, a talent marketplace for clinical research.1 She founded UpTrials in September 2023 to address workforce challenges in the clinical research industry.12

Background and Experience

Renuka has a diverse professional background spanning healthcare, technology, and finance:

• MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2016-2018)1
• Worked as a Pipeline and Launch Strategy Consultant at ZS (2018-2020)1
• Held roles at prominent companies like Genentech, LinkedIn, Viacom, and Goldman Sachs1

UpTrials

UpTrials is an AI-driven software platform that aims to streamline the hiring process for clinical research employers.2 The company:

• Matches employers with prescreened candidates who have clinical research experience or transferable skills2
• Covers roles from coordinators to site leadership2
• Uses algorithmic matching to improve time-to-fill rates and bring innovation to clinical research hiring3

Impact and Partnerships

Renuka has been actively promoting UpTrials and forming partnerships:

• Partnered with Innovo Research to provide hiring solutions across multiple clinical research locations4
• Collaborated with ClinEssentials to support aspiring clinical trial managers5
• Featured in the Winter 2023 edition of Interim Visits magazine for clinical research professionals6

Renuka is passionate about addressing the workforce challenges in clinical research, recognizing that skilled professionals are crucial for the success of clinical trials.3