Derek Trunfio
About Derek Trunfio
Derek Trunfio is the Documentation Manager for Cell Therapy Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts. He has extensive experience in biological sciences and manufacturing, with a background that includes roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, AMRI, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Title and Current Role
Derek Trunfio is the Documentation Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, at Bristol Myers Squibb. Located in Devens, Massachusetts, he plays a vital role in overseeing documentation processes in cell therapy manufacturing.
Professional Background at Bristol Myers Squibb
Derek Trunfio currently holds the position of Documentation Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, he is responsible for managing and ensuring the accuracy of documentation related to cell therapy manufacturing processes.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prior to his current role, Derek worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He served as Supervisor, Manufacturing Specialists from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he was Specialist II, Manufacturing from 2019 to 2020. Earlier, he was a Manufacturing Technician in Framingham, Massachusetts from 2013 to 2014. These roles involved overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality.
Quality Control and Technical Operations at AMRI
Derek Trunfio worked at Albany Molecular Research Inc. (AMRI) in Burlington, Massachusetts in various capacities. From 2018 to 2019, he served as a Technical Operations Specialist, overseeing technical aspects of manufacturing processes. Before that, he was a Quality Control Microbiologist from 2017 to 2018, focusing on ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products. He originally started at AMRI as a Manufacturing Technician.
Early Career in Biological Sciences
Derek's early career included roles in biological sciences and animal care. At the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), he worked as a Biological Science Technician and Biological Intern. He also worked at Mass Audubon as an Assistant Field Ecologist and Invasive Plant Crew Leader, and at the Animal Rescue League of NH as an Animal Care Specialist. Additionally, he gained experience as an Animal Care Intern at Zoo New England.
Education and Academic Background
Derek Trunfio holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of Maine, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Billerica Memorial High School, earning his High School Diploma in 2009.