After decades of leading quality and regulatory functions in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, I’ve taken some time to reflect on my career journey and the core values that have guided me. From being appointed to a state regulatory board to overseeing global operations for some of the industry's biggest players, it’s been an incredible path of learning, growth, and service. 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.