Venkat Kota

Venkat Kota is an accomplished professional in the pharmaceutical industry with extensive experience in manufacturing operations and quality control. Currently serving as Head of Manufacturing Operations at Hikma Pharmaceuticals since April 2024 and as President of Operations at MSN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since June 2020, Venkat has demonstrated expertise in technology transfer and manufacturing operations management, complemented by a diverse skill set exceeding 24 qualifications. Prior experience includes roles as Chief Operations Officer at Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., where Venkat honed skills in quality control and manufacturing operations. Additionally, leadership as Vice President of R&D and Manufacturing at Frontage Laboratories further solidified capabilities in technology transfer. Venkat holds a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Annamalai University.