Tushar Misra
About Tushar Misra
Tushar Misra's Professional Title
Tushar Misra currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer. He has more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing processes, scale-up, and supply chain management for pharmaceuticals.
Tushar Misra's Education and Expertise
Tushar Misra earned his B.Sc. with honors from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela in India. He furthered his education in the United States, obtaining both an M.S. and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Rhode Island. His expertise spans small molecules, large molecules, and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs).
Tushar Misra's Background at Laronde and Wave Life Sciences
Before his current role, Tushar Misra was an Executive Vice President and Head of Technical Development & Manufacturing at Laronde, where he managed the end-to-end manufacturing for preclinical and clinical product candidates. He also served as the Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at Wave Life Sciences Ltd., overseeing technical development, process optimization, and manufacturing technologies.
Tushar Misra's Tenure at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
During his time at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Tushar Misra held several roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately becoming Vice President & Head of Global Oncology and Biologics Operations. He led the creation of a global manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure for key oncology and biologic products, including brentuximab vedotin, ixazomib, and vedolizumab.
Senior Leadership at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals
At Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, previously known as Sepracor, Inc., Tushar Misra held senior executive leadership roles in the areas of chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. His contributions helped advance the company's scientific and commercial objectives.
Tushar Misra's Personal Interests
In his free time, Tushar Misra enjoys reading, listening to music, hiking, and exploring various cuisines. He also takes many pictures of his family, cherishing those moments spent together.