David Caffrey
About David Caffrey
David Caffrey is a Senior Manager of MS&T Downstream at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in MSAT Process Development from his previous roles at Pfizer.
Senior Manager, MS&T Downstream at Bristol Myers Squibb
David Caffrey is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Manager in MS&T Downstream, based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. His role involves overseeing various aspects of manufacturing science and technology, focusing primarily on downstream processes. This position reflects his extensive experience and expertise in the field of process development and technology transfer.
History and Roles at Pfizer
David Caffrey has an extensive background with Pfizer, spanning multiple roles in MSAT Process Development. He served as a Principal Scientist from 2020 to 2021, a Senior Scientist from 2018 to 2020, and a Scientist from 2016 to 2018, all based in Dublin, Ireland. His work at Pfizer over these five years involved significant contributions to process development and optimization, highlighting his deep expertise in this area.
Early Career and Previous Positions
Before his tenure at Pfizer, David Caffrey worked at various organizations, gaining diverse experience in the field of chemistry and manufacturing technology. Notably, he was a Manufacturing Technology PhD Chemist at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2014 to 2015 and a Process Chemist at Pfizer from 2013 to 2014 in Cork, Ireland. Additionally, he held a Quality Assurance Technician role at Forest Laboratories (now Allergan) from 2008 to 2009 in Dublin, Ireland.
Educational Background in Chemistry
David Caffrey's academic background is rooted in chemistry, with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from Trinity College Dublin, obtained from 2009 to 2013. He also achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Medicinal Chemistry from the same institution, completed between 2004 and 2008. This solid academic foundation has provided a strong base for his professional career in chemical and manufacturing sciences.
Additional Experience and Internships
David Caffrey's early career development included a summer placement as a Chemistry Researcher at The Sami Nasr Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin in 2007. This opportunity allowed him to gain hands-on research experience. He has also achieved his Leaving Certificate from St. Aidan's C.B.S., Whitehall, Dublin 9, which he attended from 1999 to 2004.