Justin Keen
About Justin Keen
Justin Keen serves as the Vice President of Operations at AustinPx, Pharmaceutics and Manufacturing, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutics and has over twenty years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development and manufacturing.
Current Role at AustinPx
Justin Keen serves as the Vice President of Operations at AustinPx, Pharmaceutics and Manufacturing. He has held this position since 2012, contributing to the company's operational strategies and overseeing various aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing. His role involves managing teams and ensuring efficient processes within the organization, located in the Austin, Texas area.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Before his current role, Justin Keen worked at DPT Laboratories as a Formulation Scientist from 2003 to 2004. He also served as the Director of Manufacturing at PharmaForm for five years, where he was involved in overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality. His experience includes supporting process development and validation activities for over 30 new chemical entities.
Education and Expertise
Justin Keen earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He worked under the supervision of Professor James W. McGinity during his doctoral studies. Prior to his PhD, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the same university, completing his undergraduate studies from 1998 to 2002.
Experience as Doctoral Candidate
During his time at The University of Texas at Austin, Justin Keen was a Doctoral Candidate from 2010 to 2013. In this role, he engaged in advanced research and studies in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, contributing to his expertise in formulation development and related areas.
Professional Background in Formulation Science
With over twenty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Justin Keen has a strong background in pharmaceutical formulation development, process development, clinical manufacturing, and process validation. His extensive experience includes roles as a formulation scientist at both DPT Laboratories and PharmaForm, LLC.