Tom Kinnaird

Tom Kinnaird has extensive work experience in the manufacturing industry. Tom is currently working as the Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology at Valneva since November 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Head of Bulk Manufacturing at the same company from March 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining Valneva, Tom worked at Merck Millipore as a Production Manager Fill/Finish from February 2016 to March 2021.

From January 2013 to February 2016, Tom worked at Hyaltech Ltd, a CZM AG company, as a Production Manager. Prior to this role, they served as a Production Supervisor from February 2007 to January 2013.

Before joining Hyaltech, Tom worked as a Process Operator at Hyaltech Ltd, a CZM AG company, from September 2001 to September 2002.

Tom's earlier work experience includes working as a Technician at Inveresk Research from October 1998 to March 2001.

Tom Kinnaird attended Heriot-Watt University from 2002 to 2004, where they studied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Tom has also obtained additional certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from The Knowledge Academy (expected in 2023) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Merck Life Science (obtained in 2020).