Lavanya Iyer
About Lavanya Iyer
Lavanya Iyer is a Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in protein formulation and biologics product development.
Title and Current Position
Lavanya Iyer currently holds the position of Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her role encompasses strategic oversight and leadership, aiming to drive innovative product development in the pharmaceutical industry.
Employment History at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lavanya Iyer has an extensive history at Bristol Myers Squibb, beginning in 2015. She progressed from Research Investigator (2015-2019) to Senior Research Investigator (2019-2021) before assuming her current role as Principal Scientist. These positions were based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States.
Professional Background
Lavanya Iyer brings a wealth of experience to her current role. She previously worked as a Research Intern at Baxter Healthcare in Bloomington, Indiana Area for two months in 2014. Her professional journey has been marked by a focus on drug product manufacturing process development and biologics product development.
Educational Qualifications
Lavanya Iyer holds a PhD in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy from Purdue University, where she also earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics. She completed her MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the State University of New York College at Buffalo and holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) from Gujarat University, attained between 2004 and 2008.
Specializations and Responsibilities
In her role as Principal Scientist, Lavanya Iyer specializes in protein formulation, lyophilization, and characterization. She leads biologics product development for early- and late-stage programs in oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, she plays a crucial role as Strategic Innovation Lead, with a focus on patient/user-centric product development within a collaborative, cross-functional matrix.