Kiran K Muppalla, Msj/Mls Candidate At Seton Hall Of Law
About Kiran K Muppalla, Msj/Mls Candidate At Seton Hall Of Law
Kiran K Muppalla is the Associate Director of R&D Procurement Strategic Sourcing at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical procurement and a background in law and organic chemistry.
Title
Kiran K Muppalla currently holds the position of Associate Director, R&D Procurement Strategic Sourcing at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, Kiran is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing procurement related to research and development activities within the company.
Company
Kiran K Muppalla works at Bristol Myers Squibb, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, where they serve as Associate Director in R&D Procurement Strategic Sourcing. Bristol Myers Squibb focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases.
Previous Roles at Eli Lilly and Company
Kiran K Muppalla was previously employed at Eli Lilly and Company as Consultant/Manager (Associate Director) in Manufacturing Procurement. For three years, from 2018 to 2021, Kiran managed strategic procurement activities related to manufacturing at the company's Branchburg location.
Education and Expertise
Kiran K Muppalla is currently a candidate for a Master of Legal Studies (Msj/Mls) at Seton Hall University School of Law, specializing in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance Law (2022-2024). Kiran holds a Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of South Florida (2004-2007), a Certified Project Manager credential from PMLG (2013), and a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Osmania University (2000-2004).
Professional Background
Kiran K Muppalla's career includes extensive experience in procurement and sourcing within the pharmaceutical industry. Previous positions include roles at Merck as Sr. Specialist and Sourcing Operations Manager, where Kiran specialized in R&D Sourcing and Procurement, Direct Material Sourcing and Procurement-API and Intermediates, and Strategic Operations. Kiran also worked as a Graduate Assistant at the University of South Florida and an Intern at Matrix Laboratories.
Achievements
Kiran K Muppalla has successfully led the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, managed external manufacturing partnerships, and implemented process improvements that streamlined procurement workflows. Kiran is adept at negotiating contracts with large suppliers and has a strong track record of effective communication with key global partners. Expertise in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences further strengthens Kiran's professional profile.