Pratik Nagaria
About Pratik Nagaria
Pratik Nagaria is the Associate Director of Quality Control Analytical Technical Services at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology, Cell & Molecular Biology from the University of South Carolina and has extensive experience in quality control and research in the pharmaceutical field.
Work at Kite Pharma
Pratik Nagaria serves as the Associate Director of Quality Control Analytical - Technical Services at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing quality control processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards in the analytical services division. Kite Pharma is known for its focus on innovative cancer therapies, and Nagaria's expertise contributes to the company's commitment to quality and safety in its product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Pratik Nagaria earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of South Carolina, where he studied Pharmacology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, and Metal Nanoparticles from 2005 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from the University of Mumbai, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and research methodologies.
Professional Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Pratik Nagaria held several significant positions in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Maryland, Baltimore from 2011 to 2015. Following this, he served as Research Faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for one year in 2016. He later transitioned to MilliporeSigma, where he worked as Global Manager - Root Cause Investigations from 2019 to 2022.
Career Achievements
Throughout his career, Pratik Nagaria has contributed to various research and quality control initiatives within the pharmaceutical industry. His role as Global Manager - Root Cause Investigations at MilliporeSigma involved addressing complex quality issues and implementing solutions to enhance operational efficiency. His academic and professional experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of quality control and analytical processes in pharmaceutical development.