PRASHANTH KUMAR

Currently, I am spearheading CivicaRx’s external manufacturing operations in the region, evolving strategy and aligning CMO/CDMO operation and performance with company’s supply chain, quality, and regulatory requirements. Prior to this I served as the Head of Regional Biologics Quality Operations at Viatris, a dynamic role I’ve held since March 2020 following the merger of Mylan and Upjohn of Pfizer. My journey with Mylan began in July 2016 as the Senior Director of Quality involving remediation, network harmonization, lean quality management, instilling quality culture and improvement of different CMC systems gaining operational excellence. Before my tenure at Viatris, I garnered invaluable experience at Hospira/Pfizer Global Supply, where I undertook multifaceted responsibilities encompassing Quality Control, Quality Assurance operations, compliance oversight, analytical and process development, as well as batch releases. My professional trajectory also includes impactful roles in USA at CMIC CMO Corporation, Interpharm Inc, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, where I honed my expertise in clinical, pharmacokinetics, laboratory establishment and integrated product development, due diligence, site expansion/acquisition, manufacturing quality operations, quality systems management, product release processes, supply chain, change management, and design assurance across pharmaceuticals including OSD, Sterile Injectables, and Biologics/vaccine manufacturing domains. My academic foundation comprises a Doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Master of Pharmacy complemented by various management certifications and a recent law degree. With a career spanning 26 years, I have continually demonstrated my adeptness in driving Quality, compliance remediation programs, audit and inspection readiness/management, implementing robust design controls and quality systems, and facilitating successful new product applications and launches. I have been instrumental in fostering sustainable quality operational strategies, instilling a culture of continuous improvement throughout the product life cycle, and nurturing the growth of quality operations, laboratories, and technical management. My leadership style is characterized by dynamism, strategic foresight, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. I have a proven track record of cultivating high-performance teams and optimizing efficiency while upholding exceptional quality standards and delivering superior customer service. I thrive in multicultural environments, leveraging my fluency and adaptability to steer global teams towards collective success. As I continue to evolve professionally, I am driven to infuse my wealth of experience, innovative mindset, and decisive decision-making into an organization poised for dynamic growth and global impact within the life sciences sector.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

• 9 Research publications with more than 1000 citations
• 2 Inventory disclosures & Patents