Lupin names Christoph Funke as new Chief Technical Officer

19 Mar 2024 , 11:06 AM

Lupin Ltd, a global pharmaceutical company, has hired Christoph Funke to the newly formed role of Chief Technical Operations Officer. Funke joins Lupin with over 30 years of experience in global pharmaceutical production, supply chain management, and technical operations, according to the business.

He will be located in Mumbai and would be in charge of Lupin’s technical operations, which include production, supply chain, and procurement, according to the announcement.

Funke has held executive positions at Fresenius Kabi and Strides Pharma Science.

The press release stated that Funke, in his leadership positions, has overseen extensive technical operations and manufacturing networks spanning 27 locations across 19 countries. He managed production worth more than $2 billion and supervised teams comprising over 12,500 employees. Funke graduated with an engineering degree from South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

“We are thrilled to have Christoph join our executive leadership team. His outstanding achievements and broad expertise in manufacturing, supply chain management, and technical operations make him a valuable asset as we strive to further our mission of enhancing the well-being of patients worldwide,” stated Lupin’s CEO Vinita Gupta and Managing Director Nilesh Gupta in the company’s announcement.

The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) examined the company’s production plant in Aurangabad from March 6 to March 15, 2024, and issued Form-483 with one observation.

The company expressed confidence in resolving the issue raised by the USFDA promptly. They emphasized their commitment to prioritizing quality and compliance, ensuring adherence to CGMP quality standards at all their facilities.

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