Omkar Kawalekar

Omkar Kawalekar, Ph.D., a Senior Manager and NextGen Therapies Manufacturing & Supply Chain Lead at Deloitte Consulting, dives into the future of cell and gene therapy manufacturing. He discusses how distributed manufacturing models can tackle capacity issues and supply chain threats. Omkar emphasizes the role of automation in minimizing variability between batches and the significance of digital technologies in optimizing production. He explores vital decisions for CGT companies regarding in-house versus CDMO partnerships, providing insights on efficiency and innovation.