Kiran Adra

Sr Scientist, TEVA

Kiran K. Andra is a senior scientist (at Teva) in the field of process development and pharmaceutical manufacturing/development. He earned his doctorate in biochemistry from Wichita State University and conducted postdoctoral research at SUNY at Buffalo and Weill Cornell Medicine, focusing on ion channels, protein structure, and their functions. His research has shed light on significant health threats and has been published in prominent journals like PNAS, Protein Sciences, and the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Kiran has a successful track record working with large pharmaceutical companies, including Teva, Alexion/AstraZeneca, and Dr. Reddy Laboratories, where he overcame various drug production challenges. He is also a corporate faculty member at Harrisburg University, teaching industrial applications and upstream technology to a diverse group of students from different businesses. Throughout his career, Kiran has been dedicated to innovative business designs and operational optimization, aiming to make healthcare resources more accessible and affordable while promoting societal and environmental well-being. He began as a devoted scientist and researcher in disease prevention and has evolved into a principled leader in the biopharmaceutical sector.