Sid Advant

Sid Advant is currently the EVP of Global Technical Operations at Savara Inc., where they lead the global CMC function, overseeing process optimization, method validation, and manufacturing activities. They previously served as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at GSK, responsible for cell banking and regulatory compliance for clinical studies. Sid has extensive experience in the biotech industry, including roles as Global Head of Biologics Development at Kemwell Biopharma and Executive Director at Bristol Myers Squibb. They earned a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Connecticut.