Deep Patel, Ph.D.

Deep Patel, Ph.D. has extensive experience in the field of pharmaceutical formulation and development. Their most recent role was as the Global MSAT & Technology Transfer, Drug Product - Sr. Manager at Arcturus Therapeutics, where they provided strategies for the implementation of mRNA/Replicon Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) Drug Product therapy for clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing. Prior to this, they worked as a Manager - Global MSAT & Technology Transfer Lead at the same company, where they led various project tasks related to process scale-up and technology transfer.

Before joining Arcturus Therapeutics, Dr. Patel served as a Senior CMC Formulation/Development Scientist at Cello Therapeutics, Inc., where they developed formulations and processes for fusion proteins using new technologies for cancer treatment. Deep also worked as a Sr. Formulation Scientist and Formulation Scientist - Product Development at Cambrex (previously Halo Pharmaceutical), where they were responsible for formulation services and coordination of CMC teams for small molecule projects.

Dr. Patel began their career as an R&D Formulation Intern at GSK, where they conducted research on solid formulations for large molecules. Deep also gained experience as an R&D Formulation Intern at Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, supporting exploratory vaccine development projects.

Overall, Dr. Deep Patel's work experience showcases their expertise in formulation development, technology transfer, and process optimization within the pharmaceutical industry.

Deep Patel, Ph.D. obtained their Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where they studied from 2005 to 2009. Deep then pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Long Island University, from 2010 to 2012. Continuing their education at Long Island University, Deep Patel completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from 2012 to 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Deep Patel has obtained several certifications. Deep became a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from SixSigma.us in August 2022 and October 2022, respectively. Deep also completed the "Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools" course on LinkedIn in July 2019. Furthermore, Deep Patel attended the "Workshop on Atomic Spectroscopy" offered by PerkinElmer in June 2014. Most recently, in April 2023, they gained a certification in "Annual Product Review and Product Quality Review" from CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement.