Maithili Saoji is a skilled professional in downstream process development with extensive experience in the biotechnology industry. Currently serving as a Sr. Manager at Exelixis, Maithili oversees team management and leads end-to-end downstream process development for pre-clinical candidates. Previous roles include Sr. Scientist at Alector, where Maithili managed a team, initiated cross-functional projects, and optimized purification processes, as well as positions at TrueBinding, Genentech, and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation, focusing on antibody purification, characterization, and mitochondrial research. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland, an MS in Biotechnology from Bangalore University, and a BS in Biotechnology from Nagpur University.