Srikanth Kotapati
About Srikanth Kotapati
Srikanth Kotapati is a Senior Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in bioanalytical methods and mass spectrometry techniques.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Srikanth Kotapati is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Principal Scientist. His role involves significant responsibilities in leading his team in the assessment of in vitro and in vivo biotransformation and metabolism. He utilizes advanced mass spectrometry techniques and has extensive expertise in bioanalytical methods, particularly in developing methodologies for Probodies.
Career at Bristol Myers Squibb
Srikanth Kotapati has held multiple positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. He served as Principal Scientist for 3 months in 2021. Before that, he was a Senior Research Investigator II for 6 months in 2020 and a Senior Research Investigator I from 2019 to 2020. Prior to these roles, he was a Scientist-II from 2016 to 2019 and a Scientist-I from 2014 to 2016. All roles were based in Redwood City, California.
Previous Experience at Bayer HealthCare
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Srikanth Kotapati worked at Bayer HealthCare. He served as a Research Scientist from 2013 to 2014 in Berkeley, CA. Additionally, he previously worked as a Summer Intern in 2013 for 2 months.
Academic Background
Srikanth Kotapati achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studying there from 2008 to 2013. He also holds a Master of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), both from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, which he completed between 2002 and 2007.
Technical Expertise
Srikanth Kotapati has proficiency in developing bioanalytical methods, especially for Probodies. He utilizes advanced mass spectrometry techniques, including Q-TOF and Orbitrap, for analytical characterization. His specialization extends to quantitative analysis for pharmacokinetic studies involving small molecules and biologics. He employs automated and semi-automated sample preparation techniques in his work.