Mairead Looby
About Mairead Looby
Mairead Looby is the Director of MS&T at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cruiserath, with extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and a strong educational background in bioprocessing and biotechnology.
Current Company
Mairead Looby currently works at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she has been employed for over seven years. She holds the position of Director in the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) department at the Cruiserath location.
Previous Roles at Pfizer
Mairead Looby spent a significant part of her career at Pfizer, working in Dublin, Ireland. She served in various roles, including Principal Scientist/Manager from 2012 to 2016, Senior Scientist in Process Development from 2009 to 2013, and Scientist/Senior Scientist in Protein Process Development from 2002 to 2009. Over her 11 years at Pfizer, she gained extensive experience in process development and protein purification.
Early Career
Mairead Looby began her professional journey at Archport Ltd. as a Production Scientist (Purification) in Dublin, Ireland. She worked at Archport from 2001 to 2002, which marked the start of her career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Mairead Looby has a robust educational background in bioprocessing and biotechnology. She holds a Doctorate in Engineering (EngD) in Bioprocessing from University College London, obtained between 2009 and 2014. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Bioprocessing from the same institution, completed between 2005 and 2008. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Dublin City University, achieved from 1997 to 2001.
Industry Expertise
Mairead Looby has extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in process development and protein purification. Her career spans multiple roles and companies, where she has focused on driving advancements in manufacturing science and technology. Her contributions at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer highlight her expertise and commitment to the field.