Sophia Kotsalidis
About Sophia Kotsalidis
Sophia Kotsalidis is the Associate Director of Process Engineering at ElevateBio, where she manages client interactions and supports cross-functional teams in Viral Vector manufacturing. With extensive experience in process engineering and a background in chemical engineering, she has held various engineering roles at prominent companies including AbbVie and MassBiologics.
Current Role at ElevateBio
Sophia Kotsalidis currently holds the position of Associate Director of Process Engineering at ElevateBio. In this role, she serves as the primary point of contact for client interactions and participates in client audits specifically for the Viral Vector suites. She supports multiple cross-functional teams from a technical vector perspective and is involved in equipment life cycle management. Her leadership in the Process Engineering group focuses on Cell & Gene Therapy and Viral Vector manufacturing suites.
Previous Experience at ElevateBio
Sophia Kotsalidis has a history of working at ElevateBio, where she served as a Principal Process Engineer from 2021 to 2023 and as a Senior Process Engineer from 2020 to 2021. During her time at the company, she contributed to the development and management of processes related to viral vector production, enhancing the organization's capabilities in the biotechnology sector.
Experience at AbbVie
Sophia Kotsalidis worked at AbbVie in various roles over a span of several years. She started as an Engineer (Production) from 2013 to 2015, then progressed to Senior Production Supervisor (Core Support) from 2015 to 2018, and continued as a Senior Production Supervisor from 2018 to 2020. Her roles involved overseeing production processes and supporting operational efficiency within the organization.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Sophia Kotsalidis studied Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2004 to 2009. This educational foundation provided her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her career in process engineering and biotechnology.
Early Career at MassBiologics and WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.
Before her tenure at ElevateBio and AbbVie, Sophia Kotsalidis worked as a Process Development Associate II at MassBiologics from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she participated in WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. as a Team Graduate for three months in 2018, focusing on mentoring and professional development.