Richard Khazzaka

Richard Khazzaka has over 25 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Richard started their career at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in 1996 as a Senior Manager of Clinical API Manufacturing, where they worked until 2005. Richard then moved to Alexion Pharmaceuticals, where they held various roles including Manager of Production Planning & Logistics and Associate Director of Contract Manufacturing & Logistics from 2005 to 2013. Since 2013, Richard has been with Celldex Therapeutics, initially serving as the Director of Supply and Operations Management and later progressing to Senior Director and Executive Director of Manufacturing Operations and Supply. Currently, they hold the position of VP of Manufacturing Operations and Supply at Celldex Therapeutics. Throughout their career, Richard has been responsible for supply and operations management, project management, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Richard Khazzaka completed their Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 1992 to 1996. Richard then pursued an MBA in Finance and Management from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business from 2002 to 2005.