Yasir Ahmed

Yasir Ahmed is a seasoned professional in quality control and regulatory affairs, currently serving as Director of Quality Control at Lonza Cell and Gene since August 2023, and previously as Associate Director of Strategy and Operations QC at the same company. With nearly a decade of experience at Sanofi from 2014 to 2023, Yasir led multiple roles including Site Quality Head, overseeing Quality Management for a large manufacturing site, and Head of Quality Control and Assurance, managing extensive teams across various functions. Yasir's earlier experience at PharmEvo (Pvt.) Ltd included significant leadership in Regulatory Affairs, culminating in the Assistant Manager role, where pivotal responsibilities involved regulatory strategy and compliance for national and international markets. Academic credentials include an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration and an MS in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Karachi University, complemented by foundational studies in Pharmacy and Pre-Medical fields from Karachi University and Aga Khan Higher Secondary School.