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Kerri Edwards

Rye,NH

Summary

Passionate and people-focused leader with extensive experience at Lonza Biologics, most recently achieving a 50% reduction in MSAT timelines for technology transfer at the Portsmouth Site. Expert in technology transfer through commercialization strategy with extensive knowledge in mammalian cell culture, purification, and GMP compliance activities. Proven track record in resource management and change management, driving successful project execution and team agility.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Technology Transfer, MSAT

Lonza Biologics
03.2024 - Current
  • Built a new team focused on technology transfer to the Portsmouth site responsible for overseeing and executing technology transfers for 2K, 6K, and 20K assets
  • Reduced MSAT Technology Transfer timelines by 50% from historical average with 15% productivity improvement
  • Championed standard work creation and implementation aimed at increased TT efficiency
  • Increased team agility and adaptability for technology transfers and continuous improvement
  • Cost Center and Resource manager for all of process MSAT (Tech transfer, USP, and DSP)
  • Developed resource modeling standard work for new MSAT organizational model
  • Foster a collaborative cross-functional culture focused on lean principles and continuous improvement
  • MSAT representative supporting proposal reviews and engaging with prospective clients
  • Extensive knowledge of technology transfer, process characterization, Process Performance Qualification, and BLA business strategy
  • Servant Leader with a strong people and streamlined systems focus

MSAT Associate Director, 6K Asset

Lonza Biologics
07.2020 - 03.2024
  • Lead the 6K MSAT team during suite start up for technology transfer, project warp speed programs, and GMP through PPQ campaign executions
  • Created and adapted standard work to support new integrated eBRs and 6K asset support
  • Implementation of Workfront as a scheduling system, built an integrated level 5 schedule for MSAT deliverables
  • Support of complex manufacturing production schedule scenarios, resource modeling, and cost center management of the team

MSAT, 20K Cell Culture and 101A Business Partner

Lonza Biologics
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • MSAT Manager for 20K cell culture team, then transitioned to 101A MSAT Business Partner prior to asset decommissioning
  • Lead team of Process Scientists and Engineers in support of MSAT technology transfer, campaign readiness, lot release, Process Performance Qualification, and change management



Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Development Biology

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
05-2008

Skills

  • Servant Leadership and Continuous Improvement
  • MSAT Technology Transfer Expert
  • Team Resource and Cost Center Management
  • Communication and Influencing
  • Change Management
  • Cell Culture and Purification Technical Expertise
  • Molecule Scale Up, Development, and Commercialization business strategy

Certification

Certified Professional Coach, UNH, 2019- Coaching/Mentoring, Feedback, Conflict Resolution, Empathic Listening

Special Projects

Human Performance Project Lead,  2017 to 2018- Error Prevention System project lead for Lonza's Good to Excellent initiative. Incorporation of the EPS principles and practices into daily work within the Fermentation 3 manufacturing suite, and QC laboratories.  Human Performance training and coaching/mentoring for senior leadership at the site. 

Timeline

Head of Technology Transfer, MSAT

Lonza Biologics
03.2024 - Current

MSAT Associate Director, 6K Asset

Lonza Biologics
07.2020 - 03.2024

MSAT, 20K Cell Culture and 101A Business Partner

Lonza Biologics
03.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Development Biology

University of New Hampshire

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