Jim Kirchner

Jim Kirchner is an experienced leader in the field of manufacturing and chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) within the biotechnology sector. Currently serving as the VP of CMC and Supply Chain at Kezar Life Sciences, Kirchner previously held senior positions at Alladapt Immunotherapeutics, Inc., including Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and CMC and Vice President of Manufacturing and CMC. Additional roles include Vice President of Manufacturing and CMC at a stealth-mode biotech startup and Senior Director of CMC at Achaogen, alongside serving as Director of Process Engineering at MAP Pharmaceuticals.