Miss Utsavi Sevak

Senior Associate Scientist, Bioprocess Development at Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Utsavi Sevak is a Senior Associate Scientist in Upstream Process Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in the Greater Boston area, where she focuses on mammalian cell culture process development to support robust and scalable biomanufacturing. With 3.5 years at BMS and four years of total industry experience, she specializes in translating complex biological behavior into manufacturing‑ready, data‑driven cell culture platforms.

Her expertise includes CHO cell culture, high‑throughput bioreactor systems, and media development, with an emphasis on designing and optimizing media and feeding strategies to improve consistency, productivity, and overall process performance. Utsavi also integrates Process Analytical Technology (PAT), automation, and advanced analytics into upstream workflows to enable real‑time monitoring and enhanced process control. She holds an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and is committed to building structured, scalable biomanufacturing systems.