Director of Process Engineering · Founder, PawSelected

Roe
Hau

Director of Process Engineering
Bristol Myers Squibb · New Jersey

Bridging the science of living medicines with the precision of manufacturing operations — working at the frontier of CAR-T cell therapy to deliver transformational treatments to patients who need them most.

Roe Hau
18+
Years in Biopharma
2
CAR-T Programs
MBA
Kellogg · Northwestern
2
Languages
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About Me

I'm a Director of Process Engineering at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 18 years in biopharma, embedded in CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing — one of the most technically demanding and personally meaningful spaces in modern medicine. My day-to-day spans hands-on GMP operations, continuous process verification, tech transfer, and MSAT work across the Abecma and Breyanzi programs.

What drives me is the intersection of rigorous science and operational excellence. CAR-T manufacturing isn't like conventional drug production — every batch is a patient. That reality keeps the work grounded in something larger than process metrics.

I completed my Executive MBA at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where I deepened my thinking around strategy, leadership, and organizational dynamics — building the business fluency to complement the technical foundation I've spent years building on the manufacturing floor.

I'm collaborative by nature, data-driven by discipline, and multilingual by upbringing. I lead with curiosity, credit my teammates loudly, and believe the best process improvements come from listening closely to the people closest to the work.

Location
Union City, New Jersey
Languages
English · Cantonese
Core Expertise
CAR-T Manufacturing GMP Operations Tech Transfer MSAT Process Validation CPV Statistical Analysis JMP Generative AI
Programs
Abecma (bb2121) Breyanzi (liso-cel)
Currently Exploring
Senior Director and VP-level opportunities in biopharma manufacturing, QA operations, and cell & gene therapy commercial development.
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Experience

2019 — Present
Current
Director of Process Engineering
Bristol Myers Squibb

Embedded in CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing across the Abecma and Breyanzi programs. Responsibilities span GMP operations, continuous process verification (CPV), manufacturing science and technology (MSAT), and tech transfer activities. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure process consistency, investigate deviations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing lifecycle.

GMP CAR-T Abecma Breyanzi CPV MSAT Tech Transfer JMP
2026 — Present
Founder
Founder & Owner
PawSelected.com

Founded and operate PawSelected LLC — a single ingredient pet treat company born from an engineer's standards and a dog dad's love. Every bag of Hazel & Co. Treats is made in small batches in Hudson County, NJ. One ingredient per treat, dehydration temperatures controlled to the degree, hand-packaged, hand-labeled. No fillers, no preservatives, no outsourced anything. Twenty years in manufacturing taught one thing: when you care about the outcome, you control the process. Chief Quality Officer: Hazel, who has final say on every batch.

Entrepreneurship Pet Treats Single Ingredient E-Commerce
Earlier Career
Biopharma Manufacturing
Industry Experience

Built foundational experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, process development, and quality systems before joining BMS. Developed a strong technical base in cell culture, aseptic processing, and regulated manufacturing environments that informs the approach I bring to cell therapy today.

Process Development Aseptic Processing Quality Systems Cell Culture
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Education

M.S. in Chemical Engineering
Pharmaceutical Engineering Concentration
Graduate specialization bridging chemical engineering with pharmaceutical manufacturing — the technical foundation for a career in biopharma process development and GMP operations.
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Pharmaceutical Engineering Concentration
Undergraduate engineering foundation with an applied focus on pharmaceutical systems, process design, and drug manufacturing science.
Executive MBA
Kellogg School of Management · Northwestern University
Graduated 2024. Coursework in Strategic Financial Management, Macroeconomics, and organizational leadership. Leadership reflection grounded in values-based frameworks.
Generative AI: Executive Strategies
Kellogg Executive Education · Issued Mar 2024
Certificate focused on unlocking enterprise value through generative AI — framing strategic AI adoption for senior leaders. Credential ID 97310586.
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Beyond Work

🐾
Hazel

Mini Australian Shepherd. Fully home-cooked diet, obsessively optimized. High drive, endless energy, and the best co-pilot for any adventure.

Hazel's Kitchen ↗
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Travel

Japan, Portugal, Aruba, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Maine — always planning the next one. Dog-friendly travel is a whole logistics discipline of its own.

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Building PawSelected

Started a business that pulls everything together — love for Hazel, an engineer's obsession with process, AI-assisted operations, creative branding, and content built from scratch. One ingredient treats, made by hand, grown by curiosity.

pawselected.com ↗
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Drawing & Comics

Drawing and making comics. A creative outlet that lives entirely outside the lab.

🖥️
Home Tech

TrueNAS, Immich, NVIDIA Shield, Claude, OpenAI, and OpenClaw for AI model routing — the home lab is a hobby unto itself. Comfort with infrastructure that bleeds into everything else.

💍
Becky & Family

Engaged to Becky. Planning a NY/NJ wedding. Building a life that balances ambition with the things that actually matter.

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Let's Connect

Open to the
right conversation.

I'm selectively exploring Senior Director and VP-level roles in biopharma manufacturing, QA operations, and cell & gene therapy — where deep technical expertise meets strategic leadership. If you're working on something at the edge of what's possible in cell & gene therapy — let's talk.

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