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Joan Haab, Site Head Viral & Gene Therapy
Joan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Cellular & Molecular Biology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience. She has 20 years of professional executive experience in the medical device and biotechnology industries. As the site head for the Carlsbad Viral Vector Manufacturing facility, Joan is excited to work with a phenomenal team that is driving new technology forward, supporting customers and impacting patient lives every day.
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Lisa Freeman-Cook, PhD Head of Technical Operations
Lisa holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and she completed a post-doc in Virology at Yale University. Lisa leads the Technical Operations function at the Viral Vector Manufacturing facility. Lisa is developing dedicated and high performing teams within the Technical Operations group, with a focus on employee development and engagement.
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Heather Burnell, Head of Quality
Heather has a BS in Environmental & Systematic Biology from California State Polytechnic University and 28 years of experience in Biologics, Quality Assurance and Control. Most recently she worked as a Quality consultant for Alava Biopharma partners. Prior, she headed Quality at Immunocellular Therapeutics and spent 22 years at Amgen in a broad range of QC & QA roles of increasing responsibility including both Site and Global leadership roles.
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Marc Gaal, Head of Program Management
Marc is Head of the Virus and Gene Therapy PMO for the promise venture, Gene Editing and Novel Modalities (GENM). Based in Carlsbad, he leads a team of R&D and Manufacturing Project Managers, in three locations within the US. Marc has been with the company going on 25 years. In that time he has held management positions in four different disciplines; Manufacturing, Process Development, Project Management and Contract Management.
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We have more than 20 years of track record in developing and manufacturing viral vectors. As a viral vector manufacturing pioneer since gene therapy clinical trials began in the 1990s, we continue to lead progress and technical advancements in the field.
BioReliance® Viral and Gene Therapy Manufacturing
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We are expanding!
MilliporeSigma is opening a new 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to support our viral and gene therapy production in Carlsbad. Here is a preview of our new site.
Boost to Viral Vector and Gene Therapy Manufacturing
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Curiosity Cube®
The Curiosity Cube®, a retrofitted shipping container turned mobile science lab, travels North America bringing hands-on science to visitors. Equipped with the latest technology, the Curiosity Cube's goal is to spark curiosity within the future generation of scientists.
Each year Carlsbad employees volunteer at local schools and events to support the Curiosity Cube, promote STEM and encourage students to get excited about science!
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We discover and develop for life in all its vibrancy, from great human questions to small everyday joys. For more than 350 years, curiosity has been driving us to deliver excellence to patients and our customers – and to imagine the future. We hope you consider joining us!
We offer benefits in three areas:
1. Company Benefits such as company retirement plans or flexible working models
2. Health & Well-Being Benefits
3. Services for Life, our platform to provide support or self-service for individual needs
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Every year we publish an in-depth report about our sustainability achievements and efforts in the field of corporate responsibility. We engage in three strategically important areas, namely Global Health, Sustainable Solutions as well as Broad Minds.
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