Sajesh Parathath, Ph.D.

Sajesh Parathath, Ph.D., is an Executive Director within the biology division at WuXi AppTec, where he leads cross-functional, integrated drug discovery programs. In this role, he unifies end-to-end capabilities across various corporate divisions to deliver seamless discovery solutions for global biopharma clients. Drawing on an extensive background in early development, translational biology, and preclinical strategy within both the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, Dr. Parathath provides elite scientific guidance, risk analysis, and strategic decision-making support for complex drug discovery pipelines. At WuXi AppTec, he also spearheads critical initiatives to expand unified capabilities, with a particular focus on advancing oligonucleotides. His leadership approach combines rigorous science with an operational understanding of the drug discovery continuum to foster trusted partnerships and build high-performing, world-class research teams.