| Description | Kicking off the series is Snehal Patel, Chief Technical Officer at Sana Biotechnology! As the CTO, he leads Process/Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC Regulatory, and Technical Quality for Cell and Gene Therapy. His journey began at San Joaquin Delta Community College, followed by a transition from Computer Science at California State University to a Biology major as a pre-optometry student. His career trajectory started as a manufacturing associate at Genentech, with each step building toward his current leadership role in the biotech industry. Prior to Sana, Snehal was the Global Head for Cell Therapy Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). He led the growing global manufacturing network to produce Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Products, including two cell therapies commercially launched in 2021 by BMS. Prior to this role he served as Site Head for Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Bothell, Washington for Juno Therapeutics. Prior to Juno, Snehal worked at Genentech/Roche for 18 years, holding a variety of different roles with increasing responsibility, including Head of Global External Drug Product Manufacturing, Head of Drug Product Operations, and Head of Quality Operations. Snacks provided and no RSVP required. We look forward to seeing you there! About the CBIT Seminar Series "Real-World Biotech: Career Insights from Industry Leaders
Discover how any major can lead to a successful career in biotechnology! In this CBIT seminar series, industry professionals will share their personal career journeys and highlight diverse pathways into the biotech industry. Explore the future of the industry in our region, gain career insights, and find your own path to success in the dynamic world of biotech! |
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