Yogesh Patil
About Yogesh Patil
Yogesh Patil serves as the Senior Director and Head of Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing at Arcus Biosciences, where he leads efforts in dosage form selection and regulatory submissions. With over 20 years of experience in drug product development, he has held various roles in prominent pharmaceutical companies and possesses a strong academic background in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Yogesh Patil serves as the Senior Director and Head of Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing at Arcus Biosciences. In this role, he provides organizational and technical leadership to establish an agile operating model for dosage form selection, process development, and regulatory submissions. He has been with Arcus Biosciences since 2023, following a two-year tenure as Director of Small Molecule Drug Product Development and Manufacturing from 2021 to 2023. His focus on operational excellence and innovation in drug product development contributes to the company's strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Yogesh Patil holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from NDMVP College of Pharmacy in Nashik, India, and a Master of Pharmacy in Biopharmaceutics from Govt. College of Pharmacy in Karad, India. He further advanced his education by earning a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Wayne State University. His educational background supports his expertise in life-cycle management strategies and post-approval commitments for drug products, as well as a deep understanding of in-licensing and out-licensing strategies in the pharmaceutical industry.
Background
Yogesh Patil has over 20 years of experience in drug product development, covering all stages from early development to commercialization. Before joining Arcus Biosciences, he worked at Amgen for six years, where he held positions as Senior Scientist and Principal Scientist in Drug Product Process Development. His earlier experience includes a six-year role at IMPAX Pharmaceuticals Inc as Research Scientist-II in Brand Product Development. His extensive background in the pharmaceutical sector includes cross-functional strategic planning and team building.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Yogesh Patil has demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence and innovation in drug product development. His leadership roles at Arcus Biosciences and Amgen reflect his ability to guide teams in complex pharmaceutical environments. He has contributed to the development of strategies that enhance product lifecycle management and has been involved in significant projects that align with regulatory requirements and market needs.