Pratik Rana
About Pratik Rana
Pratik Rana is a Manufacturing Manager at Wave Life Sciences, where he fosters a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing team. He has a background in biomedical engineering and has held various roles in the biopharmaceutical industry, including positions at Repligen Corporation and Wave Life Sciences.
Current Role as Manufacturing Manager
Pratik Rana currently serves as the Manufacturing Manager at Wave Life Sciences, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he drives a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing team. He leads the development and delivery of new skills necessary to support current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing on new processes and equipment. Additionally, he partners closely with Quality Assurance (QA) peers to ensure the rapid disposition of drug substances.
Previous Experience at Wave Life Sciences
Prior to his current role, Pratik Rana worked at Wave Life Sciences in various capacities. He served as a Senior Process Transfer Scientist from 2019 to 2021 and as a Process Transfer Scientist from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to the transfer of processes and supported the manufacturing operations in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Experience at Repligen Corporation
Before joining Wave Life Sciences, Pratik Rana worked at Repligen Corporation. He held the position of Senior Purification Analyst from 2016 to 2018 and was previously a Purification Associate 2 from 2012 to 2015. He also served as an Upstream Senior Manufacturing Associate for 11 months in 2017. His roles involved various aspects of purification and manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Pratik Rana earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Boston University, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in the manufacturing and biotechnology sectors.
Training and Development Initiatives
In his current role, Pratik Rana develops training material and updates curricula to address training gaps within his team. He supports both initial and ongoing training of staff, seeking and welcoming feedback to improve performance. His focus on training ensures that the manufacturing team remains skilled and compliant with industry standards.