Kunal Ahalpara
About Kunal Ahalpara
Kunal Ahalpara is the Head of Quality Business Operations, Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 18 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Title and Current Role
Kunal Ahalpara is the Head of Quality Business Operations, Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he is based in Devens, MA, and is responsible for overseeing quality business operations within the cell therapy division.
Previous Experience at Takeda
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Kunal Ahalpara spent significant tenure at Takeda. His roles included Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology for 9 months from 2020 to 2021, Associate Director of Manufacturing for 1 year from 2019 to 2020, Associate Director of Business Excellence from 2016 to 2018, and Senior Principal Engineer from 2013 to 2016. These positions were all based in Covington, GA, except the Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology role.
Experience at Amgen
Kunal Ahalpara's career at Amgen spanned from 2003 to 2013, starting as a Manufacturing Associate and progressively taking on more senior roles. He served as Senior Manufacturing Associate, Process Engineer, and Engineering Manager, Maintenance & Calibration. His time at Amgen has contributed significantly to his expertise in manufacturing and process engineering within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Kunal Ahalpara holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, achieved in 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mumbai in 2001. His strong educational background in chemical engineering has been fundamental in his successful biopharmaceutical career.
Industry Contributions and Leadership
With over 18 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Kunal Ahalpara has led numerous cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and operational efficiency. He has played a vital role in launching several cell therapy products and has extensive experience in quality management and regulatory compliance. Known for developing strategic initiatives, Kunal has significantly influenced business operations and continuous improvement, mentoring future leaders and driving innovation within the sector.