Maider Parikh

Maider Parikh, Ph.D., possesses extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, currently serving as the VP of Commercial Operations for Biologics at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Previous roles include Senior Director of Business Development for the Drug Product Division in North America, Director of Business Development for Biologics at Patheon (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific), and Business Development Director at Pfanstiehl, Inc. Additionally, Maider held positions at Catalent Pharma Solutions as an Account Manager for Pharmaceutical Softgel and Global Project Manager. Early career experience includes roles as Associate Principal Scientist at both Merck and Schering-Plough Research Institute. Maider earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware, where studies were completed between 2000 and 2005.