Chad S.
About Chad S.
Chad S. serves as the Director of Site Operations at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Chemistry, and has extensive experience in research and operations across various pharmaceutical and academic institutions.
Work at Sana Biotechnology
Chad S. has been serving as the Director of Site Operations at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he oversees site operations, ensuring efficient processes and compliance with industry standards. His position is based in South San Francisco, California, where he contributes to the company's mission of advancing cell and gene therapies.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Operations
Prior to his current role, Chad S. held several positions in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. as Associate Director of Lab and Research Operations from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Director of Research Operations at Encoded Therapeutics Inc. from 2019 to 2021. These roles involved managing research operations and ensuring the integrity of laboratory processes.
Education and Expertise
Chad S. earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Computers from Dominican University of California, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry from San Francisco State University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in laboratory and research operations.
Background in Academic and Research Institutions
Chad S. has experience in academic settings, including a role as Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator at the University of San Francisco from 2011 to 2015. He also worked as a Staff Researcher at Dominican University of California in 2010. Additionally, he served as Science Building Project Manager at Dominican University from 2005 to 2007, where he managed projects related to scientific facilities.
Career Progression in Compliance and Operations
Chad S. began his career in compliance as a Compliance Coordinator at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. from 2015 to 2016. His early roles included managing operations and compliance within laboratory settings, which laid the foundation for his later leadership positions in research and site operations.