Imre Kohut

About Imre Kohut

Currently serving as a Commercial Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, contributing over 2.5 years of expertise in upstream bioprocessing for cell and gene therapy. Leads a team of skilled technicians to execute adherent and suspension cell culture processes, including 2D and 3D mammalian/stem cell expansion and harvest operations. Facilitates daily team huddles, shift exchanges, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless production workflows. Demonstrates proficiency in a wide array of bioprocessing tools and systems, such as AKTA, single-use bioreactors up to Delta-V, SAP, and cGMP practices. Previously managed both upstream and downstream viral vector manufacturing operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, fostering a high-performing team to meet dynamic production timelines. Additionally, contributed to process development and scale-up activities at Pfizer, specializing in downstream purification unit operations and pharmaceutical production systems. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions in the biopharmaceutical industry through technical expertise, process optimization, and collaborative leadership.

Experience

1. Manager, Manufacturing (Upstream)

   Curia

   Jun 2025 — Present · Hopkinton, MA, US

Education

• Sacred Heart University

  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  1990 — 1995

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership
• 5s
• Sap
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Consumer Products
• Delta V
• Quality Control
• Kaizen
• Gmp
• Process Improvement
• Quality System
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing