Suminda Hapuarachchi

Suminda Hapuarachchi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Director of Process Development at Amgen since March 2012. In this role, Suminda leads a team of over 25 staff members, overseeing pivotal biologics and biosimilars programs. Previous roles at Amgen include Senior Principal Scientist and Early Operation Lead, where Suminda managed clinical development and cross-functional teams for clinical product delivery. Beginning a career as a Quality Control Chemist at Haycarb Limited, Suminda has built a robust foundation in analytical method development and biochemical characterization during academic training, which culminated in a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Arizona.