Naresh Thatikonda

Naresh Thatikonda is an experienced bioprocess specialist at Cytiva since April 2025, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing access to life-changing therapies. Prior experience includes serving as a senior scientist in operations at NorthX Biologics from October 2021 to March 2025, where the organization was recognized as a national innovation hub for advanced therapeutics and vaccine manufacturing. Naresh has held senior scientific roles focusing on process support and development at Cognate BioServices and Cobra Biologics, both prominent in contract development and manufacturing for biopharmaceuticals. Academic qualifications include a PhD from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and an MBA in Industrial Economics and Management from Blekinge Institute of Technology, with extensive research contributions in recombinant spider silk fusion proteins and scientific publications in international journals.