Ahmed Hanafy Abdelhalim

Ahmed Hanafy Abdelhalim is a seasoned professional in the field of cell and gene therapy, currently serving as Senior Manager of Downstream Manufacturing (Viral Vector) at Avid Bioservices since March 2024. Prior to this role, Ahmed held positions at Matica Biotechnology, Inc. as VV Downstream Operations Senior Manager, and at iBio, Inc. as Downstream Operations Manager. Other notable experience includes a tenure as Viral Vector Manufacturing Senior Manager at Lonza and various roles at Novartis, leading to expertise in manufacturing operations for small molecules. Educational background includes a Pharmacy degree from Ain Shams University and further studies at The American University in Cairo. Early career roles featured positions as a community pharmacist and hospital pharmacist.