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Kishta R Katipally

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Senior Director, CMC–Drug Substance at Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Kishta is a highly experienced pharmaceutical professional with a 25-year career focused on CMC drug substance development. Holding a Ph. D. in Chemistry, he specializes in process optimization, regulatory filings, and GMP manufacturing for clinical drug candidates.

He shows an interest in the broader biotechnology landscape and leadership strategies, demonstrated by his engagement with content focused on the journey of emerging biotech leaders and the challenges of successful product launches.

Unique fact: Kishta is a named inventor on multiple patents for innovative pharmaceutical process chemistry, assigned to his previous employers.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, CMC–Drug Substance
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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CMC Development
His senior roles at multiple pharmaceutical companies have centered on CMC development, from research and process optimization to regulatory submissions for drug substances.
Process Chemistry
He has identified efficient synthetic routes for late-stage compounds and is a named inventor on several patents related to process chemistry and preparation of compounds.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Senior Director, CMC–Drug Substance
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
8-2022 - 8-2025
Director, CMC–Drug Substance
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
10-2021 - 8-2022
Associate Director, CMC Drug Substance Operations
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
5-2018 - 10-2021
Senior Manager
AbbVie
5-1997 - 11-2017
Senior Research Investigator
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Education
1987 - 1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
1983 - 1985
M Sc
Osmania University
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