Branly Orban
About Branly Orban
Branly Orban is the Associate Director of CAR T QC Molecular Bioanalysis at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, New Jersey, with extensive experience in analytical method development and regulatory compliance.
Title and Current Role
Branly Orban holds the title of Associate Director CAR T QC Molecular Bioanalysis. He is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb located in Summit, New Jersey, United States. In this role, he is involved in the quality control and molecular bioanalysis of CAR T-cell therapies.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before his current role, Branly Orban has had a dynamic career spanning various positions. He worked as Senior Manager - CAR-T QC Analytical at Celgene from 2018 to 2020 in Warren and Summit, NJ. He also served as Principal Scientist & Site Leader at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories for five years in Kenilworth, NJ. Other roles include Research Scientist at Actavis Elizabeth LLC, Postdoctoral Research Fellow and PhD Candidate at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and Scientist I at both Merck and Schering-Plough Research Institute. He has amassed significant experience in the areas of research and quality control.
Education and Expertise
Branly Orban earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he studied from 2003 to 2012. He also holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Montclair State University. He possesses practical expertise in talent acquisition, team building, and leadership as well as the development and validation of analytical methods.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Branly Orban is an expert in the development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods according to USP-NF, FDA, and ICH guidelines. His skill set involves a wide range of applications, including small synthetic molecules, peptides/antibodies, and cellular therapeutics. He is proficient in data analysis using statistical software like GPower, JMP, and SigmaPlot. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in the preparation of technical documentation for regulatory filings and has a deep understanding of Quality Systems such as Trackwise, LIMS, and Documentum.
Research and Presentation
Branly Orban has been involved in designing and executing hypothesis-driven studies, evaluating API compatibility, and conducting formulation stability tests. He has extensive experience in blood collection, life-support, and surgical procedures in rodent models of diabetes. Additionally, Branly has organized and presented experimental results at national conferences such as ADA, academic symposia, and staff meetings. He has a thorough approach to investigating OOS and atypical results generated in-house and at CROs.