Chair, Biologics Monographs 2–Proteins Expert Committee (Chair Pro Tem)
Career Highlights:
- Bristol Myers Squibb: Senior Director, Analytical Development & Automation; Senior Director, Analytical Development & Attribute Sciences; Director, Analytical Development
- Pfizer: Head of Biophysical CoE; Associate Research Fellow, Pharmaceutical Development
- Senior Scientist, Proteomics
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Post-doctoral fellow, Biophysics and Protein Stability
Education:
- Jadavpur University, Calcutta, M.Sc., B.Sc.
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay, Ph.D., Biophysical Chemistry
Awards, Recognition, Admissions:
- Elected Fellow of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (FAAPS)
- Board of Directors & Treasurer, AAPS
- J. Pharm. Sci., Editorial Advisory Board
A Few Favorite Professional Achievements:
- Provided leadership in analytical development, biologics and cell/gene therapeutics
- Provided scientific leadership in biologics/vaccine formulation, DP process, and analytical characterization
- Contributed to successful global approvals of several medicines including Opdivo®, Opdualag®, Empliciti®, Cimzia®, and Imjudo®
- Led a global collaborative project on biological oxygen utilization by novel globins
- Published 100+ articles, edited biophysics book, and authored/led cross-industry collaboration commentaries
