Luke Kucala

Luke Kucala is an experienced supply chain professional with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Associate Director of Commercial Supply Chain at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since April 2022, Kucala previously held significant roles at Takeda as Supply Chain Program Lead for Cell Therapies, where responsibilities included leading supply chain development for clinical programs and collaborating with external partners. Prior positions at Blueprint Medicines and Biogen involved managing clinical supply chains, vendor relationships, and production logistics, demonstrating expertise in cross-functional communication and operational efficiencies. Kucala's early career included roles at INTRAL Corporation and the Scottish Council for Development & Industry. Educational credentials include an MBA in Operations Management from Questrom School of Business at Boston University and a BSBA in International Business and Marketing from Northeastern University.