Vijay Patel
About Vijay Patel
Vijay Patel is an Associate Director at ElevateBio, where he has worked since 2020, currently serving as Senior Manager Technical Operations. He has extensive experience in biopharmaceutical process design, purification operations, and process validation, with a background in both engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Work at ElevateBio
Vijay Patel currently holds the position of Associate Director at ElevateBio, where he has been employed since 2022. He also serves as Senior Manager of Technical Operations, a role he has occupied since 2020. In his capacity at ElevateBio, he has led the development of an Operational Control Strategy (OCS) and a Process Monitoring Plan for a commercial product. His work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance within the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Patel earned his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in biopharmaceutical processes, facility design, and manufacturing practices.
Background
Before joining ElevateBio, Vijay Patel accumulated significant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. He worked as a Process Engineer IV at LFB USA for one year in Framingham, MA, and at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for seven months in Smithfield, RI. Additionally, he spent five years at Sanofi Genzyme as a Process Engineer and two years at Biogen Idec as a Purification Associate. His career spans various roles that emphasize purification processes and operational strategies.
Achievements
Vijay Patel has developed strong expertise in biopharmaceutical process and facility design, particularly in commissioning and validations. He possesses extensive hands-on experience with large-scale purification operations and specializes in purification process support and process validation. His proficiency extends to operating both automated and manual purification equipment and bioreactors, contributing to the advancement of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.