
News|Articles|March 31, 2026
Strategic Alliances in Bioprocessing and R&D: A Q&A with Dr. Manisha Desai of Bristol Myers Squibb
Author(s)Feliza Mirasol, Manisha P. Desai
Bristol Myers Squibb’s Dr. Manisha Desai, senior vice president of Product Development, notes how strategic bioprocessing alliances accelerate drug development by integrating R&D and manufacturing to scale complex biologics and ensure reliability.
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Strategic partnerships have become a cornerstone of modern drug development, driving innovation across increasingly complex therapeutic landscapes. BioPharm International® discussed how these alliances are reshaping bioprocessing, biopharma R&D, and manufacturing workflows with
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