Stephen is an executive leader with a passion for exploring and applying science to develop unmet medical therapies based on biologics, Gene, and Cell Therapy platform.
· Stephen graduated from Boston University, Chemistry department in 1989 with a PhD in Chemistry followed by postdoctoral training at Roche Institute of Molecular Biology in Nutley NJ.
· Stephen has over 20 years’ experience working with major pharmaceutical companies and has developed experience in managing high performing technical teams. Stephen has experience in process development and analytical technology for innovative drugs.
· Stephen has experience in leading operations and CMC teams responsible for development, manufacturing, and supply of clinical and commercial biological therapeutic products. Ensuring coordination, seamless communication, and execution across different departments and functions by building and nurturing close, trusting relationships, frequent interaction, and oversight of key deliverables.
· Stephen has taken increasing leadership roles in process and analytical development during drug development process with global experience in management and oversight of external manufacturers and construction of manufacturing and quality control facilities.
· Stephen has built Gene and Cell Therapy laboratories and implemented technologies to support method development and GMP Release and Stability testing.
