Michelle Cotter

Michelle Cotter, PhD, currently serves as PR&D PhD Chemist III at SK biotek Ireland Limited, where responsibilities include leading chemical process development, technology transfer, and ensuring process efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. Previous experience includes a role as Process Chemist at AbbVie, where a novel mother liquor recovery process was developed, and a series of postdoctoral positions at Trinity College Dublin focusing on medicinal chemistry. Early work experience includes a student placement at MSD in process development and a research assistant role at Trinity College Dublin. Education comprises a PhD in Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry, a BSc in Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds from University College Cork, and recent certifications in Project Management from the Institute of Project Management and Technological University Dublin.