Paul Collins
About Paul Collins
Paul Collins serves as the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Drug Product Viral Vectors at ElevateBio, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, having held various managerial roles in prominent pharmaceutical companies over several decades.
Work at ElevateBio
Paul Collins has been serving as the Sr Manager Manufacturing Drug Product Viral Vectors at ElevateBio since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for transferring a newly FDA-approved product line to manufacturing. His responsibilities include managing capacity planning and scaling up bulk raw material processes to ensure efficient production.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Prior to his current role, Paul Collins held various positions in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. He worked as an Aerosol Manufacturing Manager at Schering Plough from 2002 to 2007, where he led engineering studies that generated significant cost savings. He also served as Manufacturing Manager - Purification at Xcellerex for 11 months in 2008 and as Senior Manager, Drug Manufacturing at Dusa Pharmaceuticals from 2011 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Paul Collins earned his MBA in Management from the University of Rhode Island - College of Business, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the same university, which he completed between 1983 and 1988. His educational background supports his extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
Achievements in Cost Reduction
Throughout his career, Paul Collins has focused on cost reduction and process optimization. At Schering Plough, he led initiatives that resulted in $650K in annual savings by reducing process waste. He also designed and validated a new batching vessel, achieving an additional $300K in annual savings. His efforts in scaling up liquid and powder ampoule filling processes resulted in savings of $100K annually.
Career Timeline and Roles
Paul Collins has held multiple roles in the pharmaceutical industry over the years. He worked at Waters as Bulk Synthesis Manager from 1988 to 1997, followed by a position as Engineering Manager at Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing in 2000. He then transitioned to Amgen as Manufacturing Manager - Cell Culture for one year in 2007 before moving to Xcellerex and subsequently to Dusa Pharmaceuticals.