Francesca Palumbo
About Francesca Palumbo
Francesca Palumbo is an Analytical Development Scientist currently working at Adaptimmune in Abingdon, UK. She has extensive experience in quality control and analytical development, having held positions at several pharmaceutical companies including Catalent Pharma Solutions and Autolus Ltd.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Francesca Palumbo serves as an Analytical Development Scientist at Adaptimmune, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on the analytical development of pharmaceutical products, contributing to the company's mission of advancing cell therapy solutions. Her work involves employing scientific principles and methodologies to ensure the quality and efficacy of therapeutic products.
Previous Experience in Quality Control
Francesca has extensive experience in quality control within the pharmaceutical industry. She worked at Catalent Pharma Solutions as a Quality Control Scientist 2 for 8 months in 2019. Prior to that, she served as a Quality Control Scientist 1 at the same company for 2 years from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Quality Control Associate at Autolus Ltd. for 7 months from 2020 to 2021, and worked as a Data Verification and Documentation Scientist at Quotient Sciences for 7 months in 2019.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Francesca obtained her Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technologies from Università di Camerino, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. Her academic journey provided her with a solid foundation in the principles of chemistry and its applications in pharmaceuticals, which she has applied throughout her career in various scientific roles.
Research and Teaching Experience
Francesca has experience in both research and education. She worked as a Research Assistant in the Organic Chemistry Department at Universität Hamburg for 2 months in 2016. Additionally, she served as an Academic Tutor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Camerino for 7 months in the same year, where she contributed to the academic development of students.
Professional Philosophy and Strengths
Francesca believes in the significance of pharmaceutical product development for enhancing and saving lives. She possesses strengths in determination, precision, and curiosity, which drive her professional endeavors. Passionate about coordinating team projects and sharing knowledge, she actively seeks new challenges to improve her skills and contribute effectively to her field.