Christopher Lugo
About Christopher Lugo
Christopher Lugo is a Senior QA Manager in Validation at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with extensive experience in bioanalytics, protein purification, and analytical chemistry techniques.
Current Title: Senior QA Manager - Validation
Christopher Lugo is currently serving as a Senior QA Manager - Validation at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with validation standards in the pharmaceutical industry. His work focuses on maintaining the integrity and safety of pharmaceutical products through rigorous validation protocols.
Professional Experience: Bristol Myers Squibb
Christopher Lugo has a significant tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb. He initially worked as an Analytical Data Systems Lead / Lead Investigator from 2014 to 2020 in Princeton, NJ. In this capacity, he handled complex analytical data systems and led investigations to resolve data-related discrepancies. His expertise ensured the reliability of analytical results, which is critical for drug development and compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Roles: Drug Metabolism and Protein Characterization
Earlier in his career, Christopher Lugo worked at Pharmasset, Inc. as part of the Drug Metabolism team at Gilead Sciences, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. He also served as a Scientist IV specializing in Protein Characterization at Oncobiologics Inc. from 2013 to 2014. His experience in these roles honed his skills in enzyme kinetics, protein purification, and characterizing protein structures, essential for developing new therapeutics.
Formal Education: Rutgers University
Christopher Lugo has a strong educational background from Rutgers University, where he studied multiple disciplines. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics & Strategic Leadership (2021-2024). Previously, he earned a degree in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, completing his studies from 1992 to 1998. This combination of scientific expertise and strategic leadership training positions him well for his management role in the pharmaceutical industry.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Christopher Lugo possesses a wide array of technical skills. He is experienced in protein purification methods, such as PF2D, FPLC, and 1D & 2D Gel separations, and proficient in enzyme kinetics and fine chemical synthesis through biocatalysis. His expertise extends to imaging techniques like Imaged Capillary Isoelectric Focusing (iCIEF) and glycan mapping. He is also knowledgeable in various analytical chemistry techniques, including UPLC, HPLC, and GC, and has extensive experience in bioanalytics, including ELISA, Western blot, and Immunohistochemistry.