Ritesh V Thekkedath

Ritesh V Thekkedath is a Principal Research Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since January 2020, specializing in Solid Dosage Form Development for First-in-Human (FIH) and pivotal Phase 2 and 3 studies. Prior to this role, Ritesh served as a Senior Scientist in formulation development at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals from July 2015 to December 2019, where experience included FIH and pivotal phase work. Ritesh began a career in formulation development as a Scientist at Ironwood and later at Integral Biosystems, where early formulation development was a focus. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems from Northeastern University. Early career experience also includes a role as a Formulations CMC Intern at Zalicus Incorporated.