Shivakumar Shankar

Shivakumar Shankar is an experienced IT professional specializing in GxP regulations and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. As the Director of IT R&D Applications at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since March 2024, Shivakumar ensures that IT systems meet FDA and EU standards, focusing on data integrity, security, and vendor qualifications. Prior to this role, Shivakumar served as the Director of IT Applications at Vir Biotechnology, Inc., managing GxP application implementations across various business functions. Experience also includes positions at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Gilead Sciences, GE Healthcare, and Genentech, with a strong emphasis on computer systems validation, IT risk management, and quality assurance. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA in Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University.