Whitney Withington
About Whitney Withington
Whitney Withington is a CMC Project Manager at Akero Therapeutics in South San Francisco, California, where she has worked since 2019. She has over a decade of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including roles at ImmunoGen, Inc. and Sanofi Genzyme.
Work at Akero Therapeutics
Whitney Withington has served as a CMC Project Manager at Akero Therapeutics since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the chemistry, manufacturing, and controls aspects of the company's projects. Akero Therapeutics is located in South San Francisco, California, and focuses on developing innovative therapies for liver diseases.
Previous Experience at Immunogen, Inc.
Prior to her current position, Whitney Withington worked at Immunogen, Inc. for a total of 10 years. She began her tenure there as a Senior Research Associate from 2008 to 2018, where she contributed to various research initiatives. Following this role, she transitioned to the position of CMC Project Manager at Immunogen, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, further developing her expertise in project management within the biotech sector.
Internship at Sanofi Genzyme
In 2007, Whitney Withington completed a five-month internship at Sanofi Genzyme in Framingham, Massachusetts. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in the pharmaceutical industry, contributing to her career development in subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Whitney Withington earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.