Brandon Pollack
About Brandon Pollack
Brandon Pollack is a Process Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, specializing in Manufacturing Science & Technology. He holds a Master's in Engineering Management from Duke University and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Brandon Pollack currently works as a Process Engineer in the Process Engineering (Manufacturing Science & Technology) division at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In his role, he oversees the development and execution of equipment specifications and collaborates with various equipment vendors. His responsibilities include design, fabrication, installation, validation, and start-up of equipment, ensuring alignment with safety standards and regulatory compliance. He also generates essential documentation such as Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, and General Arrangement drawings.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Brandon Pollack worked as a Process Equipment & Engineering Intern at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2014 to 2016 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. During this period, he gained valuable hands-on experience and developed expertise in innovative technologies including Computer Aided Design (CAD) for process improvements, safety, and ergonomics. His internship laid the foundation for his current capabilities in process engineering.
Educational Background
Brandon Pollack holds a Master's of Engineering Management from Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, which he completed between 2020 and 2022. This advanced degree has equipped him with skills in management and engineering principles. Earlier, he graduated from Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, which he completed between 2012 and 2016. His academic background in engineering has prepared him well for his roles in process engineering and manufacturing science.
Roles and Responsibilities
In his capacity as a Process Engineer, Brandon Pollack manages the Department Summer Internship Program at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey. He is also responsible for conducting safety reviews on process equipment and supports investigations and deviations at plant sites. Brandon works closely with R&D to capture process knowledge and convey it to architecture/engineering firms and equipment vendors. His expertise extends to process safety, ergonomics, lean six sigma, and regulatory compliance.
Project Collaboration and Process Improvement
Brandon Pollack collaborates with cross-functional teams to align process descriptions, Process Flow Diagrams, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams. He supports equipment standardization and ensures the alignment of plants at global sites. His work involves reaching back to R&D to gather process insights and carrying this knowledge through design phases to installation, start-up, and validation. This cross-disciplinary approach helps ensure quality and consistency in manufacturing processes across Bristol Myers Squibb’s facilities.