Maninder Hora
About Maninder Hora
Maninder Hora is the Chief Technical Operations Officer with over 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, known for his leadership in process, analytical, and pharmaceutical sciences, manufacturing, and quality functions.
Maninder Hora Chief Technical Operations Officer
Maninder Hora currently holds the title of Chief Technical Operations Officer. He has dedicated more than 30 years of his career to the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on various crucial aspects including process, analytical, and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as manufacturing and quality functions.
30 Years in Biopharmaceutical Industry
Maninder Hora has an extensive career spanning over three decades in the biopharmaceutical sector. His professional journey includes substantial roles in process, analytical, and pharmaceutical sciences, manufacturing, and quality functions. Notably, he has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction for multiple companies and has contributed to the successful filing of over 50 Investigational New Drug (IND) applications and the registration of 11 biopharmaceutical products globally.
Past Roles at Leading Biopharmaceutical Companies
In his career, Maninder Hora has held prominent positions at several leading biopharmaceutical companies. These roles include Chief Technical Operations Officer at Nektar Therapeutics, Vice President of Product Operations & Quality at Facet Biotech/PDL BioPharma (now part of Abbvie), and Vice President of Process and Product Development at Chiron Corporation (now Novartis). Throughout these roles, he has consistently spearheaded strategic directions and executed key process and product development, as well as manufacturing activities.
Education and Fellowships
Maninder Hora earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering (Materials) from the Indian Institute of Technology in 1980. In addition, he held a Fulbright fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle, further honing his expertise in the field.
Patents and Publications
Maninder Hora holds 23 US patents and has authored numerous publications. He has also delivered presentations at various international forums, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in the biopharmaceutical industry.