Wayne Low Kum
About Wayne Low Kum
Wayne Low Kum is a Senior Project Manager at Sangamo Therapeutics with extensive experience in pharmaceutical aseptic processing and clinical pilot plant operations. He has held various roles in project management and validation across multiple companies, including Bayer Healthcare, Abbott, and Novartis, and has a strong academic background from the University of California, Davis and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Work at Sangamo Therapeutics
Wayne Low Kum has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at Sangamo Therapeutics since 2018. His role involves overseeing project management activities within the organization, focusing on the development and execution of strategies related to gene therapy and genome editing. His experience in coordinating cross-functional teams enhances the efficiency of project delivery and aligns with the company's objectives in advancing therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Wayne Low Kum has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as a Validation Engineer Consultant at Abbott for 8 months in 2007 and at Bayer Healthcare for 6 years from 2007 to 2013. He also held positions as a Project Management Consultant at Grifols from 2013 to 2015 and at Bayer Healthcare again from 2015 to 2016. His tenure at Novartis as a Senior Validation Specialist from 2002 to 2007 further solidified his expertise in validation processes.
Education and Expertise
Wayne Low Kum studied at the University of California, Davis, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His educational background supports his strong expertise in pharmaceutical aseptic processing and clinical pilot plant operations. He specializes in managing GMP production for clinical cell therapy, gene therapy, and genome editing materials, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and validation strategies.
Project Management Skills
Wayne Low Kum has a proven track record in project management, particularly in coordinating cross-functional teams across various departments such as Regulatory, QA, QC, Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities. His skills include developing validation strategies and ensuring the successful execution of these strategies to meet regulatory filing requirements. His experience in maintaining the validated state of existing systems and building new facilities in capital projects is notable.
Background in Validation Engineering
Wayne Low Kum has a strong background in validation engineering, having worked in this capacity for several years. His roles have included responsibilities for maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensuring the validated state of systems in pharmaceutical settings. His experience spans across multiple countries, including Germany, the United States, and Spain, reflecting a diverse professional background.