Russell Coleman
About Russell Coleman
Russell Coleman serves as the Director of Strain Engineering at Ligand Pharmaceuticals, where he manages workflow automation to improve the production of therapeutic proteins. He has a strong background in molecular biology, holding both a BS and MS from San Diego State University, and has over a decade of experience in technical project management.
Work at Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Russell Coleman serves as the Director of Strain Engineering at Ligand Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages Workflow Automation initiatives aimed at enhancing the production of high-quality therapeutic proteins. His work supports Ligand's biotherapeutic development platform, contributing to the company's mission of advancing innovative therapies.
Previous Experience at Pfenex Inc
Prior to his current role, Russell Coleman worked at Pfenex Inc as Group Leader of Strain Engineering from 2009 to 2020. During his 11 years at Pfenex, he focused on molecular biology and led multidisciplinary technical projects, contributing to the development of biopharmaceutical products.
Experience at Dow Chemical
Russell Coleman began his career at Dow Chemical, where he worked as a Research Specialist from 2002 to 2009. His seven years at Dow involved research and development in molecular biology, providing a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Russell Coleman studied at San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from 1994 to 1997. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Molecular Biology through the Biotech Graduate Fellowship program from 1999 to 2001. His academic background supports his extensive experience in managing technical projects and integrated product development.