Nicolette Fernandes

Nicolette Fernandes is a Senior Scientist specializing in Process Analytical Chemistry at Biogen, leading the analytical process chemistry group for preclinical and early-phase clinical development since November 2020. Prior experience includes positions as Analytical Lead at Lannett Company, where several liquid oral dosage formulation projects were managed, and as an ARD Scientist III developing and validating HPLC/UHPLC methods for both liquid and solid formulations. Earlier roles include Senior Scientist at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, where HPLC/UPLC methods were developed for drug release and stability testing, and as a Chemist at Watson Laboratories, focusing on assay and impurity testing. Additionally, experience as a Chemistry Instructor and Research Associate at Amherst College involved teaching and research in organic chemistry. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wyoming and a postdoctoral associate position at the University of Minnesota, along with an MS in Physical Chemistry and a BS in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai.