Sudharsh Shankar
About Sudharsh Shankar
Sudharsh Shankar is a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in bioprocess engineering and microfabrication. He has worked at notable institutions including Novartis Gene Therapies and Kite Pharma, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering from Lehigh University.
Work at Kite Pharma
Sudharsh Shankar has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Manufacturing Engineer since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the manufacturing processes within the company, which specializes in cell therapy for cancer treatment. His position is based in Santa Monica, California, where he applies his expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Previous Experience in Biopharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Sudharsh Shankar worked at Novartis Gene Therapies as a Bioprocess Engineer from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing bioprocessing operations in Libertyville, Illinois. He also held positions at WuXi Advanced Therapies as a Manufacturing Associate and at Lehigh University, where he served as a Research Assistant and Project Lead.
Education and Expertise
Sudharsh Shankar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioengineering with a focus on the Biopharmaceuticals Track from Lehigh University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in downstream vector operations and microfabrication, essential for pharmaceutical applications.
Research and Internships
Shankar's early career included significant research experience. He worked as a Research Assistant at Lehigh University from 2016 to 2017 and as a Research Intern at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine from 2017 to 2018. These roles helped him develop skills in research methodologies and project management.
Skills in Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Sudharsh Shankar possesses skills in regulatory affairs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGxP). This knowledge indicates his understanding of compliance and quality standards critical to the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that manufacturing processes meet necessary regulatory requirements.