Biological E. Names Experienced Biopharmaceutical Executive, Rayasam Prasad, as Chief...

Biological E. Names Experienced Biopharmaceutical Executive, Rayasam Prasad, as Chief Operating Officer for Global Biologics

HYDERABAD, India--(Business Wire)--
Biological E. Ltd., India's longest established private sector
manufacturer of vaccines, biologics and pharmaceutical products, today
announced the appointment of Rayasam (Ray) Prasad as Chief Operating
Officer for Global Biologics.

An experienced leader in the field of technical operations,
production, process development and quality management for vaccines
and biopharmaceuticals, Mr. Prasad has spent more than 25 years in
U.S. and European leadership and management roles at such companies as
Genentech, Chiron Vaccines, Medimmune and Genzyme. Most recently, he
served as Senior Vice President at Reliance Life Sciences, where he
was responsible for Global Quality Management and Regulatory
Compliance.

"Ray Prasad has an accomplished track record in worldwide
technical management with an emphasis in quality and regulatory
compliance confirming to U.S. FDA and EMEA standards for bringing new
products from R&D to regulated markets," said Dr. Vijay Kumar Datla,
Chairman and Managing Director, Biological E. Ltd. "His considerable
experience, technical acumen and strategic leadership skills in
spearheading global biotech opportunities will be important
contributors to the future success of BioE."

About Biological E. Ltd

Biological E., Ltd. is a globally focused biopharmaceutical
company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative vaccines,
biosimilars and novel biotherapeutics that answer worldwide health
care needs. The company's product development efforts are driven by an
internationally experienced management team through strategic
partnerships with leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
and research institutes around the world. Based in Hyderabad, India,
BioE is a privately owned company established in 1953. For more
information, please visit the company's website at
http://www.biologicale.com.

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