Priyabrata Pattnaik

Priyabrata Pattnaik is an accomplished professional in the field of vaccine development and biomanufacturing, serving as the Deputy Managing Director and Executive Board Member at Indian Immunologicals Limited since July 2021. With prior experience as a consultant for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a Director at Merck Life Science, Pattnaik has extensive expertise in drug development, CMC consulting, and biologics operations across Asia Pacific. A leader in strategic initiatives and team management, significant contributions include the establishment of biologics testing facilities, oversight of vaccine initiatives, and participation in global health projects. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Microbiology from the National Dairy Research Institute and a MSc in Microbiology from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology.