Julia Ding
About Julia Ding
Julia Ding is the Head of Global Biologics Process and Analytical Integration and the Biologics Specification Committee Chair at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in cGMP lab operations and biologic analytical development.
Current Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Julia Ding holds multiple critical roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. As the Head of Global Biologics Process and Analytical Integration, she oversees process integration and analytical functionalities within the organization. She also chairs the Biologics Specification Committee, setting important specifications for biologic product development. She has been serving in these capacities since November 2016 and is stationed in Devens, MA.
Previous Experience at PPD and Waters Corporation
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Julia Ding accumulated significant industry experience. She worked at PPD as a Lab Manager for 14 years from 2002 to 2016, where she managed lab operations and contributed to analytical developments. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Research Scientist at Waters Corporation from 1999 to 2002, focusing on research initiatives over a span of three years.
Postdoctoral Research at University of California, Berkeley
Julia Ding conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1998 to 1999. During this one-year tenure, she furthered her research capabilities in an academic environment, allowing her to deepen her expertise in the field of chemistry.
Educational Background in Organic Chemistry
Julia Ding obtained her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Emory University, where she studied from 1993 to 1998. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Fudan University. These academic accomplishments laid the foundation for her extensive career in biologic analytical development and integrated processes.
Expertise in Biologic Analytical Development
With 16 years of experience in biologic analytical development, Julia Ding has worked on a broad spectrum of biologic modalities. Her expertise includes characterization, analytical assay development and validation, comparability, and specification setting. She is well-versed in cGMP lab operations and process analytical support, contributing significantly to advancements in the field.