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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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