Devendra Luhar

Devendra Luhar has over 30 years of work experience in various leadership roles within the manufacturing industry. Devendra started their career at Baxter BioScience in 1990, where they served as a Senior Operations Manager and later as a Manufacturing/Project Manager. At Baxter, they were responsible for manufacturing operations, guiding process transfers, and implementing continuous improvement programs.

In 2009, Devendra joined Arbor Vita Corporation as the Director of Manufacturing, where they led the creation of manufacturing operations to support the production of a medical device. Devendra successfully implemented manufacturing and quality system procedures and oversaw the establishment of manufacturing, QC, and warehouse areas.

Devendra then moved to Genzyme in 2010 as the Director of Manufacturing (Plant Manager). Here, they were responsible for three commercial biologics products and led a team of 80 personnel. Devendra also managed the annual budget for the operation team based on manufacturing requirements.

In 2011, Devendra joined Novartis as a Manufacturing Director and served as the Associate Director of Manufacturing. Devendra was responsible for creating and executing strategic plans for a multiproduct manufacturing plant. Devendra led a team of 26 manufacturing personnel and managed six indirect reports.

Devendra then worked at Boehringer Ingelheim as a Manufacturing Director in 2015 before joining Sutro Biopharma, Inc. in 2016. At Sutro Biopharma, Devendra held various roles, including Senior Director, Manufacturing/Plant Manager, Executive Director, Manufacturing/Plant Manager, and currently serves as the Vice President, Manufacturing & Plant Operations.

In their current role, Devendra oversees manufacturing and plant operations at Sutro Biopharma, Inc. and plays a key role in driving the organization's manufacturing strategies and operations.

Devendra Luhar completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from San Jose State University. Devendra attended the university from 1980 to 1985.