Mike Schuster
About Mike Schuster
Mike Schuster is a Senior Manager in Manufacturing for Cell Therapy at ElevateBio, with extensive experience in the biotechnology sector, including roles at Novartis Gene Therapies. He holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Rush University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Miami.
Current Role at ElevateBio
Mike Schuster serves as the Senior Manager of Manufacturing for Cell Therapy at ElevateBio. He has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. In this position, he oversees manufacturing processes and ensures the efficient production of cell therapies, contributing to the company's mission in the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience at Novartis Gene Therapies
Prior to his current role, Mike Schuster held multiple positions at Novartis Gene Therapies. He worked as a Program Manager for the Global Platform in Manufacturing from 2020 to 2021, and as a Manufacturing Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Manufacturing Supervisor in Upstream for 11 months in 2018 and worked as a Bioprocess Engineer from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Novartis provided him with extensive experience in manufacturing and process management.
Educational Background
Mike Schuster holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Biotechnology from Rush University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Miami. His educational background supports his expertise in the biotechnology and manufacturing fields.
Early Career Experience
Mike Schuster began his career as an Applications Specialist Level II at Cole-Parmer, where he worked for five years from 2008 to 2013. He then transitioned to a role as Scientist I at Wil Research from 2014 to 2015. Following that, he worked as a Research Associate at Sword Diagnostics for five months in 2015-2016. These early roles provided foundational experience in scientific research and applications.