Mayukh Das

About Mayukh Das

Forward-thinking and enthusiastic scientist in clinical microbiology, virology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, biotherapeutics and 12+ years of experience to manage the pharmaceutical/biotech industry end-to-end Drug Discovery and Development Projects with 8+ years Regulatory Affairs leading to successful generation of award-winning patented technology a successful commercialized large complex biological product and a multi-million-dollar company.• Excellent People’s manager, team player, matrix leader and strong builder of prolific collaborations in different aspects of basic and applied research leading to long-lasting, multi-faceted projects in cross-functional domains which yielded numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications.• Creative and self-motivated individual with easy-integration in a multicultural environment with unique combination of detail-oriented mindset, driven personality, analytical, planning, organizational skills and proven ability to beat tight deadlines by working in a fast-paced work environment.

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer

   Phiogen

   Jul 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Spearheaded commercial operations, driving operational excellence and ensuring the seamless execution of business strategies through the development of a scientific and regulatory-compliant R&D roadmap. Scaled operations to support organizational growth.• Led critical leadership initiatives in navigating the CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) of large-molecule viral biologics and the complex regulatory landscape surrounding bacteriophage therapies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines throughout the product development lifecycle.• Played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy, collaborating closely with the CEO to identify market opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and guide clinical advisors in developing comprehensive clinical development plans for smooth transitions from preclinical to clinical phases.• Provided strategic guidance in developing and executing commercial strategies, fostering cross-functional collaborations, preparing products for clinical trials, and identifying gaps in commercial readiness. Led efforts to build economic profiles for products and indications while ensuring regulatory readiness for IND/BLA submissions.

Education

• Asutosh College, Kolkata, India

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Botany

  1996 — 1999

• Jadavpur University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Life Sciences (Molecular Microbiology)

  2004 — 2010

• Hindu School, Kolkata, India

  Higher Secondary, 1996, Higher secondary, Science

  1984 — 1996

• Vidyasagar University

  Master of Science - MS, Botany

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Bacteriophage Biology
• Bacteriophage Therapy
• Bacteriophage Genomics
• Bacterial Genomics
• Infectious Diseases
• Molecular Cloning
• Electron Microscopy
• Genome Sequencing
• Rnai
• Genotyping
• Animal Models
• Qpcr
• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Pcr
• Dna Extraction
• Tissue Culture
• Protein Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Dna