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Akhilesh Bhambhani

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Vice President, Technical Development, Global CMC Development, Technical Operations at Ultragenyx
📍 Brisbane, California, United States

Akhilesh Bhambhani is the Vice President of Technical Development at Ultragenyx, leading Global CMC for a diverse portfolio including mRNAs, ASOs, and proteins. His expertise spans preclinical stages through to commercialization, backed by a Ph. D. in Biological Chemistry from the University of Connecticut and extensive experience at Merck, driving innovation in drug product development.

He is passionate about building high-performance teams and translating scientific innovations into impactful health products. Inspired by the idea that service brings joy, he is dedicated to making a difference, particularly for patients with rare diseases. His career reflects a deep commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and fostering growth in others.

Akhilesh holds concurrent roles as an Independent Director at BioTechnique and a Professor of Practice at the University of Connecticut.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Technical Development, Global CMC Development, Technical Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Brisbane, California, United States
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Rare Disease Therapeutics
His current role at Ultragenyx focuses on developing treatments for rare diseases, an area he expresses immense pride and personal commitment towards.
CMC Development
As head of Technical Development, he provides strategic and operational leadership for all facets of CMC development, from formulation to manufacturing.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Vice President, Technical Development, Global CMC Development, Technical Operations
Ultragenyx
2-2023 - 6-2024
Executive Director
Ultragenyx
7-2021 - 3-2023
Sr. Director, Biologics Drug Product Development- Tech Dev/Tech Ops
Ultragenyx
6-2019 - 3-2023
Sr Principal Scientist
Merck
6-2014 - 7-2021
Principal Scientist and People Manager-New Technology Group
Merck
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Education
2001 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Connecticut
1997 - 2001
Bachelor's Degree
Ujjain Engineering College, Ujjain
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