Hari Kamaraju
Senior Pharma/Biotech Technical Operations Leader | Expert in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) | Proven Track Record in Innovation, Team Building, & Complex Project Management
- Role
- Vice President Manufacturing Operations at ImmunityBio, Inc.
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hari Kamaraju
As a seasoned Pharma/Biotech Technical Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT), I excel in driving innovation, managing complex projects, and building high-performing teams. I am dedicated to optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional value in the biotech and pharma sectors. My strategic planning, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration skills have consistently led to successful outcomes and significant advancements in the industry. Key Achievements Include: Lead $65M CGT multi-product manufacturing facility build-out including design, construction, and currently ongoing start-up in Bothell, WA, directing cross-functional team to achieve $35M+ capital costs reduction by optimizing facility footprint while maintaining flexibility and compliance requirements. Directed a groundbreaking, fast-paced project to build and commercialize a new modality for Johnson & Johnson within 3 years, including being heavily involved in pre-licensing inspections by FDA (resulting in no 483s) and EU (HPRA), leading to the successful approval of CARVYKTI™ in both the US and EU. Oversaw financial and contractual aspects of $10M CDMO partnerships, through coordinated efforts with senior leaders in Legal, Accounting, Finance, Business Development, and Technical Operations. Rapidly promoted 3X within 2 years to Assistant General Manager, overseeing a global team of 30 and influencing budget planning and forecasting. Created and executed strategies for J&J to onboard novel therapies like CAR-T, leading to rapid design of development lab and enabling IND filing for CARVYKTI™ in 4 months and pivotal process development in 8 months of partnering with Legend Biotech. Led design and testing of innovative, state-of-the-art equipment with global partners, managing budgets ranging $500K to $5M.Contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.
Experience
Vice President Manufacturing Operations
Jan 2025 — Present · El Segundo, CA, US
Education
Villanova University
Master of Science (MS), Chemical Engineering
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Engineering
The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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