Hemanth Ramaprakash

Hemanth Ramaprakash is an experienced professional in the biotechnology field, specializing in investor relations, business development, and corporate strategy. Currently serving as Chief of Staff & Strategic Business Development and Senior Investor Relations & Business Development Director at ImmunityBio, Hemanth plays a key role in advising senior leadership and overseeing cross-functional strategic initiatives. Prior roles include Director of Competitive and Commercial Strategy, and Corporate Strategy and Development across multiple subsidiaries of ImmunityBio and NantKwest, focusing on opportunities in bioassays, veterinary immuno-oncology, and infectious diseases. Hemanth holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from USC Marshall School of Business and a Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Michigan.