Cécile Brocard

Director Downstream Development, DevOps Austria at Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG

Speaker

Cécile Brocard is a trained biochemist and molecular cell biologist. She earned her degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology in France and went on to obtain a PhD in Biochemistry from the prestigious University of Vienna, Austria. Currently, Cécile serves as the Director of the Downstream Development in the Process Science department at Boehringer Ingelheim Regional Center Vienna. In this role, she leads a talented team responsible for developing downstream processes for a wide range of recombinant proteins expressed in microbials. The team's work is crucial for clinical supplies for phase I, II, and III trials, as well as overseeing the tech transfer to production. Cécile's team comprises two downstream development units and a non-GMP pilot plant. Under her leadership, the team has been instrumental in driving technology programs and strategic initiatives within the organization. Cécile is dedicated to fostering innovation and improving process flows. As a speaker and participant in international conferences, Cécile Brocard aims to bring her knowledge and experience to the forefront, contributing to the advancement of biotechnology on a global scale