Kunj Dholakia
About Kunj Dholakia
Kunj Dholakia is a Quality Assurance specialist in Cell and Gene Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 9 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kunj Dholakia currently holds the title of Quality Assurance (Cell and Gene Therapy) at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he focuses on quality assurance measures specifically tailored to cell and gene therapy, ensuring products meet stringent standards and regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at Minaris Regenerative Medicine
From 2019 to 2022, Kunj Dholakia served as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Minaris Regenerative Medicine, previously known as Hitachi Chemical Advanced Therapeutic Solutions. Based in Allendale, New Jersey, he was responsible for maintaining high standards in quality assurance within the regenerative medicine industry.
Professional Experience at DSM and Stepan Lipid Nutrition
Kunj Dholakia worked as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at DSM for one year (2018-2019) in Parsippany, New Jersey. Prior to this, he served as a QA Lead at Stepan Lipid Nutrition from 2015 to 2017 in Maywood, New Jersey, where he led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product integrity.
Early Career Roles in Chemistry and Sales
Earlier in his career, Kunj Dholakia served as a Lab Analyst at Oxy from 2013 to 2015 in Houston, TX, and a Lab Chemist at Solvay from 2012 to 2013 in La Porte, TX. He also worked briefly as a Chemist at Clean Harbors in Houston, TX. Before transitioning to biopharmaceuticals, he was a Sales Representative at Cricket Communications from 2008 to 2012 in Chattanooga, TN.
Educational Background in Biochemistry
Kunj Dholakia earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His strong background in biochemistry underpins his expertise in Quality Assurance and cGMP areas, particularly in the biopharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Volunteer Work and Community Service
In 2012, Kunj Dholakia volunteered at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee for four months. This experience reflects his long-standing commitment to community service and his willingness to contribute to healthcare environments.
Specialization in Quality Assurance for Cell and Gene Therapy
With over nine years of experience, Kunj Dholakia specializes in Quality Assurance for Cell and Gene Therapy. His roles across various companies like Minaris Regenerative Medicine, DSM, and Bristol Myers Squibb have equipped him with extensive expertise in cGMP and quality assurance protocols.