Teddy Fesseha
About Teddy Fesseha
Teddy Fesseha is the Associate Director, DP at BeiGene in Virginia, United States, with over two decades of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and a diverse educational background.
Current Role at BeiGene
Teddy Fesseha currently serves as the Associate Director of DP at BeiGene, stationed in Virginia, United States. In this role, he oversees various aspects of drug product management, leveraging his extensive experience in both upstream and downstream biopharmaceutical processes. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing production workflows, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance productivity.
Previous Experience at Biotech and GSK
Before joining BeiGene, Teddy Fesseha worked as a Production Manager at GSK for 11 months from 2020 to 2021. He played a critical role in enhancing production efficiency and ensuring that manufacturing protocols were strictly followed. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Supervisor (Downstream) at GSK from 2015 to 2016 in Rockville, Maryland. In these roles, he honed his skills managing both upstream and downstream processes, contributing significantly to the company's production capabilities.
Roles at Audentes Therapeutics and AstraZeneca
Teddy Fesseha has also accumulated valuable experience as a Senior Supervisor of Fill/Finish at Audentes Therapeutics, where he worked for a year from 2019 to 2020 in South San Francisco, California. Here, he specialized in fill/finish operations, focusing on the final stages of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process. From 2016 to 2018, he served as Manufacturing Supervisor at AstraZeneca in Frederick, Maryland, managing production teams and ensuring seamless operations in the manufacturing facility.
Tenure at Genentech
Teddy Fesseha spent a significant portion of his career at Genentech, where he worked for a total of nine years. He started as a Bioprocess and Filling Specialist in South San Francisco, California, a position he held for six years from 2002 to 2008. He then transitioned to the role of Bulk Formulation Supervisor in Hillsboro, Oregon, working there from 2008 to 2011. During his tenure, he contributed to both bulk formulation and bioprocessing and filling operations, gaining extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical field.
Educational Background
Teddy Fesseha has a robust educational background that complements his professional experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from California State University, Hayward, CA. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Science in Project and System Management from Golden Gate University (GGU). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry from Queens College. His diverse academic credentials provide a strong foundation for his roles in the biopharmaceutical industry.