Reggie Prasad
About Reggie Prasad
Reggie Prasad is a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance at Nektar Therapeutics, with a strong background in quality management and logistics. He holds an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked for companies such as Baxter International and Lonza.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Reggie Prasad holds the position of Senior Manager, Quality Assurance at Nektar Therapeutics, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. His responsibilities include managing quality systems and leading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Reggie Prasad earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying Business Administration and Management from 2019 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management with an emphasis in Organizations and Leadership from the University of San Francisco School of Management, completed from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Business from Chabot College, studying from 2007 to 2012.
Background in Quality Assurance
Reggie Prasad has extensive experience in quality assurance within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. He has worked in various roles at companies such as Baxter International Inc., Lonza, and Shire. His positions have included Quality Supervisor, Associate Manager of Quality, and Manufacturing Project Lead, where he developed a strong foundation in quality management and regulatory compliance.
Achievements in Quality Management
Throughout his career, Reggie Prasad has achieved significant milestones in quality management. He has successfully led the implementation of multiple electronic quality systems at the Hayward facility, including Metaphase and Trackwise. He also eliminated a backlog of over 160 raw materials pending inspection, which streamlined the inspection process. His efforts have resulted in zero regulatory observations in the raw material inspection department since he took on a supervisory role.
Regulatory Engagement and Leadership
Reggie Prasad has presented as a Quality Subject Matter Expert to various international regulatory agencies, including the FDA, EMA, PMDA, TGA, ANVISA, and TÜV. His leadership in integrating quality systems across multiple sites involved merging over 600 documents to create a unified Quality System for a newly merged site, demonstrating his capability in managing complex quality assurance challenges.