Mick Cummins
About Mick Cummins
Mick Cummins is the Cell Culture Process / Equipment Owner at Bristol Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in cleaning validation and sterilization processes.
Title and Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Mick Cummins currently holds the title of Cell Culture Process / Equipment Owner at Bristol Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland. With a focus on his specialization in stainless steel bioreactors and media add vessels, he oversees the cell culture processes and related equipment. His role involves the management and optimization of cell culture systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance within biopharmaceutical production environments.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to his current role, Mick Cummins held various positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. He was the Cell Culture CQV Lead from 2018 to 2019, where he was responsible for commissioning, qualification, and verification of cell culture systems. From 2016 to 2018, he served as the CIP CQV Lead, focusing on Cleaning-In-Place systems. His roles involved ensuring that equipment and processes met strict regulatory and operational standards.
Experience in Cleaning Validation
Mick Cummins has considerable experience in cleaning validation and sterilization processes. He worked as a Cleaning Validation Lead at Amgen in Dublin from 2014 to 2016. Before this, he held several roles at Hyde Engineering + Consulting, including Cleaning and Sterilisation Validation Engineer in Switzerland and Belgium in 2013. These roles involved developing and implementing validation protocols to ensure equipment cleanliness and sterility, which is crucial for maintaining production quality and safety in biopharmaceutical operations.
Educational Background
Mick Cummins has a strong educational background in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical engineering. He earned an MScEng in Biopharmaceutical Engineering from University College Dublin, where he studied from 2011 to 2012. Before that, he completed a degree in Biotechnology at Dublin City University, studying from 2006 to 2010. His education has provided him with a robust foundation in both scientific and engineering principles applicable to the biopharma industry.
Early Career and Technical Expertise
Mick Cummins began his career as a Technician at Henkel, working from 2009 to 2011. His early technical roles helped him build a solid understanding of industrial processes. Over the years, he has developed expertise in handling stainless steel bioreactors and media add vessels, crucial components in cell culture and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. His technical skills have been shaped by both hands-on experience and formal education.