I’m excited to share a deeper look at my professional journey in the life sciences industry, where I’ve had the opportunity to support scientific innovation and collaborate with incredible researchers, organizations, and industry leaders. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and advanced instrumentation, helping bring technologies to market that support discovery and improve outcomes. Here is my biography.

Omar Kassim is a globally respected executive in pharmaceutical development and supply chain strategy, known for his leadership in CDMO partnership management, external manufacturing, and complex contract negotiations. With over two decades of experience spanning finance, procurement, and technical operations, he has guided multinational teams through end-to-end product development, from pre-clinical research to commercial launch. Currently leading Takeda’s Pharmaceutical Sciences CDMO organization, Omar drives strategic network design, vendor governance, and asset integration across 175 global partners. His deep expertise in combination products and drug delivery systems, coupled with a strong foundation in finance and biochemistry, positions him as a key architect of cross-functional success in today’s evolving life sciences landscape.