Mahesh Kumar | Senior VP, Global Biologics R&D
Zoetis

Mahesh Kumar is Senior Vice President, Global Biologics in R&D. He is responsible for the vaccines pipeline globally. In addition, he is also responsible for livestock genetics and precision animal health. He is based in Kalamazoo and oversees R&D activities in the US, EU, China, Brazil and Australia. 

Hailing from India with a BS in biochemistry, he completed his post graduate work at the University of Maine (MS) and the University of Minnesota (PhD) in microbiology.

Dr. Kumar began his career in avian vaccines R&D at Maine Biological Laboratories. He then moved to Fort Dodge Animal Health to lead their Global avian vaccines R&D. Through legacy companies Fort Dodge Animal Health, Pfizer Animal Health and now Zoetis, he brings over 35 years of experience developing traditional and recombinant vaccines in all species. Notable beyond the core are the rapid response to emerging infectious diseases such as SARS-CoV 2 and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza among others.