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Kathy Lee

Zionsville,IN

Summary

Accomplished Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing novel strategic and global regulatory strategies. Influences global regulatory strategy through relationships and committee participation. Skilled in stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director, Global Regulatory Affairs

Genentech
05.2022 - Current
  • Provides regulatory leadership, coaches, and mentors Regulatory Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) Professionals in developing global regulatory CMC strategy and executing submissions for biologics and small molecule programs
  • Influences company strategies for process performance qualification for new products and post-approval changes
  • Provides strategy for complex global cross-product and cross-site regulatory relevant changes
  • Influence external global regulatory strategy by representing BIO on the M4Q (R2) “The Common Technical Document for the Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use” Quality Expert Working Group for the revision of M4Q (R1).

Interim Director of CMC Regulatory Policy

Merck
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for managing activities of the CMC policy team, helping to guide policy topics, enabling external engagement and internally communicating policy topics to stakeholders
  • Other duties include primary biologics scientific/technical advocacy role leading efforts to understand the industry's current state, evolving expectations of the regulator, and codifying them into day-to-day CMC operations
  • Coaches and mentors Regulatory CMC Professionals in developing global regulatory CMC strategy and executing submissions for biologics programs.

Senior Research Advisor, Global Regulatory Affairs Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (GRA-CMC)

Eli Lilly and Company
07.2013 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for the post-approval E Coli drug substance platform global change agenda under supplemental Biological License Applications (sBLA) and New Drug Applications (sNDA) and applicable global supplemental applications
  • Works with cross-functional teams to develop successful regulatory strategies and submissions for new molecular entities and approved biologics
  • Provides strategic, tactical, and operation direction in support of Lilly's large molecule portfolio including Humalog, Humulin, and Basaglar and monoclonal antibodies
  • Provides global regulatory support for pre-and post-approval regulatory filings for new and marketed large molecule products in the Lilly portfolio
  • CMC regulatory lead for biosimilar products and policy for Eli Lilly and Company
  • Leads preparation, review and finalization of CMC documents for global regulatory submissions in all regions including European Union, China, South Korea, and Brazil
  • Represents Lilly when interacting with global regulatory authorities for early phase (Phase I, II and III) through approval and marketed large molecule products.

Lead Interdisciplinary Scientist

Food and Drug Administration
05.2008 - 01.2013
  • Supervised or conducted the review of the product quality, manufacturing process and control, pharmaceutical development information submitted in IND, Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE), Pre-Marketing Approvals (PMA), NDA, sNDAs, BLA, and sBLAs assigned to the Laboratory of Biochemistry
  • Supervised professional employees performing the above noted pre-market reviews and contributes to the evaluation of post-market reviews and to compliance and/or surveillance functions of the Office as they related to the highly complex requirements of the Agency
  • Represents the office, center and agency as product quality, manufacturing and technical authority at IND, BLA, NDA, PMA and supplement meetings with sponsors from regulated industry
  • Represents the Agency as an invited speaker at national and international conferences.

Biologist

Food and Drug Administration
07.2003 - 05.2008
  • Responsible for the review and evaluation of scientific data relating to the Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (CMC) section of IND, IDE, BLA, PMA, and Licensed drugs and biologics
  • Responsible for convening CMC information verbally and in writing to colleagues, supervisors, and sponsors about pending and approved applications.

Regulatory Project Manager

Food and Drug Administration
08.2002 - 07.2003
  • Responsible for managing the drug review process for drugs from initial submission to the time of approval, termination or withdrawal
  • Served as the point of contact for all communications concerning applications and ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and policy requirements
  • Served as the primary point of contact for the up-to-date status of project progress and represented the team activities to management.

Laboratory Manager I

BioReliance Corporation
01.2001 - 08.2002
  • Responsibilities included the design of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)/current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) proposals and protocols; coordination of activities among multiple analysts/personnel to complete large projects; evaluation and implementation of new technology and assays; direct supervision of analysts and writing performance evaluations.

Variety of Roles

BioReliance Corporation
01.1993 - 08.2002
  • Laboratory and Stability Manager
  • Responsible for managing all stability samples as defined by the requirements in International Council of Harmonization (ICH) protocols
  • Responsibilities included the design of ICH protocols, managing the day-to-day activities involved in running a cGMP stability program.
  • Responsibilities included the design of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)/current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) proposals and protocols; coordination of activities among multiple analysts/personnel to complete large projects; evaluation and implementation of new technology and assays; direct supervision of analysts and writing performance evaluations.
  • Senior Technical Writer
  • Responsible for managing all technical writing in the Analytical Chemistry Division. Supervised the technical writing staff.
  • Chemist I, II, III
  • Performed a variety on non-HPLC based analytical assays. Initiated the development of a cell-based assay to measure protein concentration using the 3T3-Ll cell line. Assisted in the data analysis, report preparation, and assisted with training new personnel.
  • Biologist 1,II, III
  • Performed cell and tissue culture based assays for alternative to animal testing. Assisted with training new personnel and oversaw daily work schedules.
  • Responsible for performing all phases of the Salmonella/Mammalian Microsome Mutagenicity Assay (Ames Assay).

Senior Technical Writer

BioReliance Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for managing all technical writing in the Analytical Chemistry Division
  • Supervised the technical writing staff.

Chemist III

BioReliance Corporation
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for all technical writing, data analysis, and peer review in the Stability Group with the Analytical Chemistry Division.

Chemist II

BioReliance Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Performed a variety of non-HPLC based analytical assays
  • Initiated the development of a cell-based assay to measure protein concentration using the 3T3-L1 cell line
  • Assisted in the data analysis, report preparation, and assisted with training new personnel.

Biologist III

BioReliance Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Performed cell and tissue culture based assays for alternative to animal testing
  • Assisted with training new personnel and oversaw daily work schedules.

Biologist II/III

BioReliance Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Responsible for performing all phases of the Salmonella/Mammalian Microsome Mutagenicity Assay (Ames Assay).

Chemical Repository Coordinator

BioReliance Corporation
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Responsibilities included receiving, logging-in and storing test substances
  • Performed solubility determinations, measured test substances by weight and volume.

Education

Masters of Science in Biotechnology -

Johns Hopkins University
01.2000

Bachelor of Arts in Biology - undefined

St. Mary's College of Maryland
01.1991

Skills

  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls
  • Global Regulatory Affairs
  • Leadership
  • Policy
  • Regulatory Strategy
  • Strategic Planning

Invitedtalks

  • CASSS Member of Board of Directors, 2018-2022
  • CASSS WCBP Committee Member, 2017-2019
  • CMC Strategy Forum Methods on the Move: Addressing Method Transfer Challenges for the Biopharmaceutical Industry, Industry Co-Chair, 01/23/17
  • Committee Member for the Parental Drug Association; The Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices, 2014 and 2016
  • Charter Committee Member for the CASSS Mid-West Discussion Group, 2015 and 2016
  • Committee member for Symposium on the Interface of Regulatory and Analytical Sciences for Biotechnology Health Products (WCBP), 2016
  • Regulatory Considerations for Drug/Device Combination and Companion Diagnostics; CMC Pre-Market Considerations for Combination Products Device/Biologics., 11/07/13-11/08/13
  • The Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices, Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), Plenary talk; “Prefilled Syringes: A CMC Regulatory Perspective.”, 10/2012
  • FDA Small Business Regulatory Education for Industry Fall Conference, Plenary talk; “Combination Products: An FDA Discussion on Regulating Combination Drugs, Devices, and Biologics.”, 09/2012
  • CMC Strategy Forum; Drug Product for Biological Medicines Novel Delivery Systems, Challenging Formulations and Combination Products; “Regulatory Expectations for the Characterization of Biotechnology Products in Combination Products.”, 07/2012
  • FDA Small Business Regulatory Education for Industry Spring Conference, Plenary talk; “Combination Products: An FDA Discussion on Regulating Combination Drugs, Devices, and Biologics.”, 06/2012
  • PDA Washington DC Local Chapter Meeting; “Combination Products: A Regulatory Perspective.”, 04/2012
  • Well Characterized Biotechnology Products Annual Meeting Plenary talk “Prefilled Syringes: A Regulatory Perspective.”, 01/2012
  • 2011 American College of Toxicology Annual Meeting; “Combination Products: CMC Perspective.”, 11/2011
  • Bioassay 2011: Scientific Approaches and Regulatory Strategies, A CASSS Meeting; “Implementing and Reporting Changes to Potency Assays.”, 10/2011
  • 2011 Food and Drug Administration-Orange County Regulatory Affairs Educational Conference; Key Note Address “FDA Today” and Plenary talk “Risk Assessment.”, 05/2011
  • 2011 Annual Meeting and Exposition for the Society for Biomaterials; “Combination Products: CMC Perspective.”, 04/2011
  • Well Characterized Biotechnology Products, Workshop Session “Small Company Key Issues – It’s a Risky Business…Or Is it? Managing Risk Associated with Early Product Development.”, 01/2011
  • Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies 2010 Well Characterized Biologicals “Combination Products: An Overview.”, 10/2010
  • FDA/Industry Statistics Workshop “QbD for Biotechnology Products, Where are We Now.”, 09/2010
  • CMC Strategy Forum Open Forum Panel Discussion “Critical Quality Attributes.”, 07/2010
  • PDA Combination Products Workshop, “Regulatory Challenges of Manufacturing Changes for Combination Products.”, 09/2009
  • CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2009; Open Forum Panel Discussion “Stability Requirements for Products in Clinical Development.”, 04/2009
  • Well Characterized Biotechnology Products; Workshop Session “Quality by Design for Analytical Methods.”, 01/2009
  • Well Characterized Biotechnology Products; “Combination Products: An Overview.”, 01/2009
  • American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Device Forum, “Combination Products Device/Biologic: CMC Perspective.”, 11/2008
  • PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference, “Improving Application Quality: Content, Format and Process.”, 09/2008
  • American Association of Pharmaceutical Science, National Biotechnology Conference, “Comparability Protocols.”, 06/2008
  • Well Characterized Biotechnology Products, Workshop Session “Combination Products.”, 01/2008
  • 2007 FDA/Industry Statistics Workshop, “Analytical Method Transfer.”, 09/2007
  • PhRMA B & B Annual Meeting Dialogue Session with CDER OBP, “Good Review Management Principles” and “Improving Application Quality: Content, Format and Process.”, 10/2006
  • Regulation of Biologics and Biotechnology Products in the United States and Europe, “Know Your Product, Control Your Process.”, 05/2006
  • Well Characterized Biotechnology Products, “Overview of Extractables and Leachables in Protein Therapeutics: Sources Methods and Case Studies.”, 01/2006

Fdainspections

  • Halle Germany, 09/06/12-09/12/12
  • Biberach Germany, 04/21/10-04/27/10
  • Horsham PA, 08/17/09-08/21/09
  • Billingham United Kingdom, 01/05/09-01/09/09
  • North Carolina, 09/11/08
  • Vacaville, CA, 07/22/08-07/31/08
  • Rockville, MD, 09/25/07-09/28/07
  • Netherlands Antilles, 07/2006
  • Cambridge, MA, 03/20/06-03/24/06

Publications

  • Statistical Assessment of Analytical Method Transfer, Zhong, Jinglin, Lee, Kathy and Tsong, Yi, Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics, 18, 5, 1005 - 1012, 2008
  • Regulatory Aspects of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls for Investigational New Drug applications and Biologic License Applications to the United States Food and Drug Administration, Lee, Kathy, Comprehensive Biotechnology, 2nd Edition, Volume 3 Industrial Biotechnology and Commodity Products, Elsevier, July, 2011
  • Comprehensive Biotechnology, 2nd Edition, Volume 3 Industrial Biotechnology and Commodity Products, Bai, Fengwu; Cordoba-Rodriguez, Ruth; Lee, Kathy; and Antonio, Moreira, Elsevier, July, 2011
  • Technical Report No. 54 Implementation of Quality Risk Management for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing Operations, Emabelle Ramnarine, Jeffery L. Hartman, Thomas Genova, Laura Huffman, Kathy Lee, Michael A. Long, Kevin O'Donnell, Jayesh Patel, Siegfried Schmitt, Rebecca Spohn, Edward C. Tidswell, Robert P. Thomaselli, Anthony C. Warchut, Parenteral Drug Association, 2012
  • Methods on the Move: Addressing Method Transfer Challenges for Biopharmaceutical Industry, Mary Beth Pelletier, Jeffery Stacker and Kathy Lee, BioProcess International, June, 2018

References

References upon request

Timeline

Executive Director, Global Regulatory Affairs

Genentech
05.2022 - Current

Interim Director of CMC Regulatory Policy

Merck
05.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Research Advisor, Global Regulatory Affairs Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (GRA-CMC)

Eli Lilly and Company
07.2013 - 05.2021

Lead Interdisciplinary Scientist

Food and Drug Administration
05.2008 - 01.2013

Biologist

Food and Drug Administration
07.2003 - 05.2008

Regulatory Project Manager

Food and Drug Administration
08.2002 - 07.2003

Laboratory Manager I

BioReliance Corporation
01.2001 - 08.2002

Senior Technical Writer

BioReliance Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2000

Chemist III

BioReliance Corporation
01.1998 - 01.1999

Chemist II

BioReliance Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1998

Biologist III

BioReliance Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1997

Variety of Roles

BioReliance Corporation
01.1993 - 08.2002

Biologist II/III

BioReliance Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1995

Chemical Repository Coordinator

BioReliance Corporation
01.1992 - 01.1993

Masters of Science in Biotechnology -

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts in Biology - undefined

St. Mary's College of Maryland
Kathy Lee