Akbar Alinani

Akbar Alinani is a seasoned professional in sourcing and procurement, currently serving as Senior Director of Research & Pre-clinical Development (R&D) - Sourcing & Category Management at Regeneron since October 2022. Prior experience includes a tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb from January 2011 to December 2021, where Akbar held multiple positions including Senior Director for Sourcing Excellence R&D and Director for Global Procurement in R&D Lab Operations. Earlier career at Pfizer spanned from June 2006 to January 2011, with roles such as Director of Worldwide Procurement and Associate Director of Global Strategic Sourcing in Biotech. Akbar's career began at Sanofi Pasteur in January 1997, progressing from Manager in Purchasing Engineering & Telecommunications to Deputy Director of IO Purchasing. Educationally, Akbar holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA in Marketing & Finance from the University of Scranton.