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Danielle Holmes

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Experienced Professional working in the Biotechnology industry for 9 years with experience in Clinical Cell Culture Operations, Downstream Purification Operations and Commercial scale Buffer and Media Operations. Assisted in the production of drug lots that led to the commercialization of clinical stage drugs PALYNZIQ and Voxzogo. Subject Matter Expert for Troubleshooting Pegylation/ Fermentation Equipment through multiple rAvPAL and CNP campaigns for 5 years in Galli North.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Lead, Manufacturing

Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc
04.2021 - Current

• Assisted Supervisor with Managing team: Ensuring Compliance, Accomplishing Department objectives, Timecards, Interpersonal Development Conversations and requesting Technical Trainings to advance Team Skill set
• Created Training Plans for Team which resulted in 80% of

team on average, being qualified on Fermentation operations by end of 2023 CNP campaign.
• Managing team on the floor, real time review of Batch Record entries and ensuring adherence to cGMP’s procedures are followed, (resulting on average NMT than 1 deviation per person per year)
• Facilitated clear and seamless communication among support groups, supervisor, and team members. Demonstrating effective leadership skills, resulting in timely and efficient issue resolution.
• Aided Automation/ MSAT in implementation of new recipes and skid testing. Demonstrated strong organizational skills by coordinating Non-Routine Sample Management effectively.
• Assisted supervisor in coordinating with cross-functional groups (i.e Scheduling, Engineering, MSAT, QCIP etc.) to ensure on-time production while planning support for non-routine departmental requirements
• Conducted SME reviews of SOP’s and Batch Records evaluating Documentation Edits and Process Improvements for Accuracy and Compliance
• Performed Non-Routine Protocols for 2023 CNP Contamination Investigation, working closely with MSAT contributing to root cause identification and effective corrective actions.
• Participated in leadership development courses, focusing on enhancing situational intelligence and fostering effective leadership skills.

Senior Associate Clinical Manufacturing

Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc
01.2018 - 04.2021

• Large Scale process knowledge of: Fermentation, Homogenization, Continuous feed centrifugation with e.coli bacterial cell lines for both rAvPAL and CNP in a GMP environment
• Experienced with operating on PEGylation, Formulation and use of TFF/UFDF skids for protein purification and concentration Trained in Seed Lab operations including Thaw, Seed Train and Pooling Qualified in MODA for Environmental Monitoring during critical aseptic operations
• Primary instructor for Aseptic Technique course in Galli North Sterile Hood to prepare operators for Seed Train operations Extensive experience Troubleshooting equipment within given SOPs and protocols
• Represented manufacturing while interfacing with validation and process development groups including: non-routine sampling, temporary process changes through engineering runs, collecting data and communicating key observations to MSAT and PD through clinical CNP production
• Proficient use of small analytical equipment such as: YSI, GENESYS/ DU Series 730 Spectrophotometer, pH and condo meters
• Communicating efficiently and remaining flexible in a dynamic and highly team based environment with a team of 8 people Drafting and delivering shift changes and performing associated acting lead duties

Senior Associate, Manufacturing Process Services

Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc
07.2014 - 01.2018

• Prepared Buffer and Media for Cell Culture and Purification operations across three facilities to support multiple drug campaigns
• Served as Subject Matter expert for Preparation of Dextrose Media used for upstream operations
• Lead representative in internal MPS departmental audits Led new hire trainings for gowning and material flow techniques to comply with facility cleanroom requirements
• Created and presented new hire training classes such as Pipetting, Accuracy and Precision Following cGMP standards & maintaining audit readiness following both Biomarin and FDA guidelines

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Molecular Cellular Biology

University of California - Davis
Davis
06.2014

Accomplishments

  • Developed and Trained team of new hires through an accelerated PEGylation and CNP campaign.
  • Created training manuals for Fermentation and Pegylation operations for rAvPAL-PEG for use in new hire training

Timeline

Area Lead, Manufacturing

Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc
04.2021 - Current

Senior Associate Clinical Manufacturing

Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc
01.2018 - 04.2021

Senior Associate, Manufacturing Process Services

Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc
07.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Molecular Cellular Biology

University of California - Davis
Danielle Holmes