Martin Powell
About Martin Powell
Martin Powell is a Process Engineering Fellow with extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including scale-up, transfer, and validation. He has worked at several companies, including Supernus Pharmaceuticals and GEA Process Engineering, and has a background in biomedical engineering from The Johns Hopkins University.
Current Role at Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Martin Powell currently serves as a Process Engineering Fellow at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the scale-up, transfer, and validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. His expertise includes preparing and writing documents for regulatory submissions, as well as assisting in the preparation of regulatory filings. Powell's position is based in Rockville, Maryland, where he continues to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical manufacturing practices.
Previous Experience at Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Martin Powell worked as a Senior Process Engineer at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2015 to 2021. During this six-year tenure in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, he focused on process engineering tasks that included conducting manufacturing investigations and performing root cause analysis. His work contributed to the optimization of manufacturing processes within the organization.
Career Background in Pharmaceutical Engineering
Martin Powell has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various roles over the years. He was a Process Development Scientist II at Biovail Technologies from 2000 to 2011, where he spent 11 years developing processes for pharmaceutical products. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Technician at UPM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for four months in 1997 and as a Chemical Test Engineer at GEA Process Engineering Inc. from 2011 to 2015.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Martin Powell earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing and process engineering.
Expertise in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes
Martin Powell is proficient in various aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. His expertise includes managing clinical labeling and packaging processes, reviewing Change Controls, CAPAs, and complaints, and tracking and trending manufacturing data using statistical software JMP. He has also proposed and led continuous improvement projects at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), demonstrating his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.