Derek Kane, Ms
About Derek Kane, Ms
Derek Kane is the Associate Director of Learning & Development CAR T at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and training programs.
Company
Derek Kane is currently serving as the Associate Director of Learning & Development CAR T at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Summit, New Jersey, United States. His role involves overseeing training programs specifically tailored for GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Title
As the Associate Director of Learning & Development CAR T at Bristol Myers Squibb, Derek Kane is responsible for designing and implementing training initiatives within the organization.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Derek Kane has held various positions at Bristol Myers Squibb, including Senior Manager, Technical Training from 2019 to 2022, and Manufacturing Operations Shift Manager from 2017 to 2019. He also served as an Interim Manufacturing Operations Shift Manager and Upstream Manufacturing Project Lead during his tenure. Prior to that, he started his career at the company as a Senior Cell Culture Operator from 2004 to 2009.
Experience at LOTTE BIOLOGICS
In 2023, Derek Kane took on the role of Senior Training Manager at LOTTE BIOLOGICS. During his brief tenure, he contributed to the development and implementation of training strategies within the company.
Education and Certifications
Derek Kane has a robust educational background, with a Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership from Rochester Institute of Technology (2020-2022), a Certificate in Advanced Bioprocess Engineering from the State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry (2007-2008), and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York College at Geneseo (2001-2004). He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, which he applied in his role at DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.
Technical Training and Fermentation Expertise
Derek Kane has extensive experience in technical training and fermentation processes. He has worked as a Fermentation Production Manager and Fermentation Process Development Scientist at DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences and DSM, respectively. His expertise includes overseeing training programs for GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing and applying Six Sigma methodologies in process improvement.