Changhwa S.
About Changhwa S.
Changhwa S. is the Sr. Mfg Manager for Cell Therapy Development & Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in cell therapy manufacturing and various roles in biotechnology and research.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Changhwa S. currently holds the position of Senior Manufacturing Manager in the Cell Therapy Development & Operations department at Bristol Myers Squibb. This role involves overseeing the manufacturing processes involved in cell therapy, ensuring that production meets the required standards and regulations. His responsibilities likely include managing teams, optimizing production workflows, and coordinating with other departments to facilitate the smooth operation of cell therapy manufacturing.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Changhwa S. served in various capacities within Cell Therapy Development & Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2020 to 2021, he was a Manufacturing Manager, leading projects and streamlining production processes. Prior to that, he was a Manufacturing Supervisor for seven months in 2019, where he was stationed in Bothell, Washington. In these positions, he contributed to the development and scaling of cell therapy manufacturing operations.
Experience at Juno Therapeutics, Inc.
Changhwa S. has significant experience in cell therapy manufacturing at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. He started as a Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate II from 2016 to 2018 and was later promoted to Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate III in 2018. Subsequently, he took on the role of Manufacturing Supervisor from 2018 to 2019, overseeing cell therapy production. His work at Juno Therapeutics helped him build a strong foundation in cell therapy manufacturing processes.
Early Career in Biologics and Fermentation
Changhwa S. began his career in the biologics and fermentation field with roles at Adello Biologics and CJ CheilJedang BIO. He worked as an Upstream Process Development Scientist at Adello Biologics in the Greater Chicago Area, focusing on process development. At CJ CheilJedang BIO, he served as a Fermentation Associate Supervisor, managing fermentation processes in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and also worked as a Project Coordinator, overseeing various project tasks.
Academic Background
Changhwa S. holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During his time at the university, he gained early research experience as a Research Assistant in 2010 and 2011, contributing to various research projects. His academic background in biological sciences provided a solid foundation for his subsequent career in cell therapy and bioprocessing.