Varun Khurana
★Global CMC Executive Leader ★ Biologics, Vaccines & Small Molecules ★ Product & Process Development ★ Tech Transfer ★ Concept-to-Commercialization ★Visionary Strategist ★ Driving Innovation ★ Building High-Impact Teams
- Role
- Advisor, Ts Ms at Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Varun Khurana
focused on accelerating the journey from concept-to-commercialization across the global biopharma landscape Specialize in designing and executing cGMP strategies that translate breakthrough innovation into scalable, cost-effective, and compliant therapies, driving successful regulatory approvals and market launch & : Strategically spearheading the entire CMC lifecycle, successfully managing product progression from early-stage development through global commercialization. Adept at aligning scientific rigor with stringent quality and regulatory compliance standards (FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA) & : Designing, optimizing, and scaling robust manufacturing processes for Biologics, Vaccines, and Small Molecules. Proven skill in translating process innovation into reproducible, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant production systems that minimize risk and maximize yield & : Directing complex technology transfers across multiple global CDMOs and geographies. Built strategic partnerships and drove operational excellence to ensure delivery of clinical and commercial batches on time and within budget. & : Authored, critically reviewed, and defended CMC sections for major regulatory submissions (IND, BLA/NDA) to leading global agencies including FDA, EMA, PMDA, and NMPA, leading to successful product approvals in multiple markets & : A recognized Thought Leader and inventor with a robust track record: 10+ issued patents and 25+ peer-reviewed scientific publications that advance the frontiers of bioprocess technology and manufacturing strategy & : Crafted and executed forward-looking strategies that successfully integrated scientific innovation with commercial imperatives. Developed and fostered strategic collaborations with KOLs, academia, and industrial networks to accelerate R&D pipelines : Built and mentored high-impact, cross-functional teams that thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments, fostering a culture of accountability and scientific excellence
Experience
Advisor, Ts Ms
Feb 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
2004 — 2008
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ph.D, Pharmaceutical Sciences
2008 — 2014
Skills
- Nmr
- Animal Models
- Mass Spectrometry
- Drug Discovery
- Clinical Development
- Western Blotting
- Cell Viability Assays
- Nanoparticles
- Protein Purification
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Nanotechnology
- Pharmacokinetics
- Uv/Vis Spectroscopy
- Pharmacology
- Cell Culture
- X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
- Enzyme Assays
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- Enzyme Kinetics
- Drug Development
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
- Bioanalysis
- Powder X-Ray Diffraction
- Ir
- Transporters
- Ftir
- Qpcr
- Drug Delivery
- Dls
- Elisa
- Peptides
- Cell
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry
- In Vivo
- Pcr
- Chemdraw
- Graphpad Prism
- Hplc
- In Vitro
- Drug Metabolism
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